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Purchase of own shares in a private limited company

Technical helpsheet issued to help ICAEW members understand the legal and accounting aspects of a private limited company repurchasing its own shares under the Companies Act 2006. It covers methods of repurchase, procedures, accounting entries, and special rules for employee share schemes.


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