In the absence of written authority, the document will be validly executed if there was implied or ostensible authority (but clearly written authority is best to put the matter beyond doubt). Such authority must be given by the board of directors, rather than an individual director, so an extract from board minutes will suffice. If the individual who signs is not a director, you should obtain a copy of written authority. Check by means of a Companies House search that the individual is a duly appointed director. If an individual signs on behalf of the company, what evidence of authority should I see?Ī properly appointed director will generally have at least implied authority to sign a contract on behalf of a company so long as the contract relates to the companys ordinary course of business. By affixing its common seal (this is not common in practice).Ģ.Using one directors signature, which must be witnessed or.Using two authorised signatories as defined in the Companies Act 2006 as every director and the company secretary (but note that one individual who is both director and company secretary may not count as two authorised signatories).
By the company itself signing (including electronic signing).The usual rules of agency apply (see question 2 below). By an individual signing (including electronic signing) on behalf of the company, provided that the individual has express or implied authority (section 43(1)(b) of the Companies Act 2006).The agreement is a simple contract under hand how does the company execute?
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