Ok this is the picture i'm a 7% (minimal)share holder in a private ltd company. The company was formed by a foreigner and 2 locals. The foreigner abscounded and leavingthe locals in lurch. The local authorities are after the local directors for payment towards statory bodies as per local requirment. The authorities are wanting me to pay the whole amount which if i dont pay up they will take from my employees provident fund? How do i defend myself?
2006-07-17 19:07:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Talk to a lawyer that is familiar with Corporate Law.
Read over your Partnership Contract.
As I understand Limited Partnerships, the General Partners (who manage the business) are liable for partnership debts, and those partners who merely contribute capital and share in the profits (and are not involved in running the business) are not liable beyond the amount invested.
I do not know what you mean by "statory bodies".
The Uniform Limited Partnership Act, sec. 101(7) governs (I assume) what partners are liable for and what may be used to pay bad debts.
Talk to a lawyer...
2006-07-17 19:40:40 · answer #1 · answered by cosmosclara 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
The costs must be chargeable to the company. The income will just be divided according to the number of shares of the shareholders if there is an income after the fiscal year.
2006-07-18 04:35:22 · answer #2 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-18 02:13:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need an attorney that specializes in international law in order to see if he can be held accountable even though he is not a citizen nor in the country.
2006-07-18 02:17:04 · answer #4 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Concent the situation with a lawyer they know the laws and limitations in your area.
2006-07-18 02:11:25 · answer #5 · answered by 0 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-18 02:12:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋