RFCCBS 8.2 Summary of legal processes

1The next part of the guidance runs through legal processes which societies can use throughout their lifetime. We explain each process separately so you can read it on its own without having to refer to other sections.

1. (1)

   change of registered office;

2. (2)

   change of name;

3. (3)

   change of financial year end;

4. (4)

   rule amendments;

5. (5)

   recording a charge;

6. (6)

   transfers of engagement;

7. (7)

   amalgamations;

8. (8)

   conversion to a company;

9. (9)

   conversion to a Scottish charitable incorporated organisation;

10. (10)

    arrangements and reconstructions;

11. (11)

    company voluntary arrangements;

12. (12)

    administration;

13. (13)

    winding up;

14. (14)

    dissolution;

15. (15)

    cancellation of registration.