Am I personally liable for company debts?

Am I personally liable for company debts?: Usually not, but wrongful trading, personal guarantees and misfeasance claims are important exceptions.
What records should I keep?: Minuted board decisions showing what was considered and why are the strongest evidence that duties were discharged properly.

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