90 SECRETARIAL PRACTICE

Registration
Fees.

appointment of the liquidator. In compulsory liquidation, a
copy of the Gazeite containing notice of the appointment of the
liquidator is sufficient. In all the above cases the change of
title should be noted in the register of members. Registers
should be kept of proofs of death, marriage, and other changes
of title.

It is usual for companies to charge fees for the registra-
tion of various documents, and the issue of certificates in
certain cases. But none of these fees is properly chargeable,
unless authorised by the articles of association. “Opportunity
should be taken to alter the articles of association, where
necessary, in order to justify the charges. The following
fees are those usually charged: —
s. d.

Fo registration of transfer .. .. .. 2 6
‘some companies charge 5s.)

probate .. - .. .. 2 6

proof of death in joint holdings 2: 6
request , by executors to be

placed on register .. .. 2 6

proof of marriage . .. 2 6

power of attorney ‘s .. 2 6
change of name by deed-poll,

or otherwise .. .. 2 6

lunacy orders .. .. .. 2 6
appointment of trustee in

bankruptcy, &c.. .. .. 2 6

each

For issue of duplicate certificates .. . .. I ©

. ,» split certificates .. .. I 0

No fee should be charged for registration of change of
address, or for the issue of balance certificates, although in
this latter case a fee of 1s. is sometimes charged.