Consent to Act as an Officeholder

A Consent to Act as an Officeholder is used to communicate that a person agrees to be an officeholder of a company.

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Last updated October 24, 2025

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What is a consent to act as an officeholder?

A consent to act as an officeholder is a written document confirming a person's agreement to serve as a director or secretary of a company.
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When should you use a consent to act as an officeholder?

You should use this document whenever appointing a new director or secretary to a company, as written consent is legally required before the appointment is valid.
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What should be in a consent to act as an officeholder?

The document should include the consenting person's full name, date of birth, place of birth, and residential address, along with their explicit agreement to act in the role.
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