Director's Guarantee

A Director's Guarantee can be used when a personal guarantee of the director or directors of a company is required, for example, to guarantee the company’s performance of certain contracts.

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Last updated January 14, 2025

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Director's Guarantee

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What is a director's guarantee?

A director's guarantee is a personal promise by a company director to be responsible for the company's debts or obligations if the company fails to meet them.
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When should you use a director's guarantee?

You should use a director's guarantee when a lender or supplier requires extra security for a company's obligations, such as loans, leases, or supply contracts.
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What should be in a director's guarantee?

A director's guarantee should clearly state the parties involved, the obligations being guaranteed, the extent of liability, and any limits or conditions on the guarantee.
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Director's Guarantee
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The Legal Risk Score of a Director's Guarantee Template is Medium

Our legal team have marked this document as medium risk considering:

  • The guarantor is required to cover all payments and obligations of the company if it fails to meet its commitments, which could lead to significant financial liability.
  • The lender has the authority to obtain and exchange information about the guarantor’s personal and commercial credit, potentially affecting the guarantor's privacy and credit status.
  • The deed has specific signature requirements.


Articles about Director's Guarantee

Thinking of Signing a Director’s Guarantee? Read This
By Youstina Armanyous|Nov 28, 2025

Thinking of Signing a Director’s Guarantee? Read This

Is your business looking to borrow money for expansion? Learn about what it means to be signing a Director's Guarantee and the consequenes of doing so.

Can I Terminate a Director's Guarantee?
By Berk Eker|Oct 13, 2020

Can I Terminate a Director's Guarantee?

Have you signed a director's guarantee? Find out the implications of a director's guarantee and whether you are allowed to terminate it.

Everything Company Directors Should Know About Liabilities
By Angela Omari|Nov 26, 2025

Everything Company Directors Should Know About Liabilities

Liabilities of directors can take many forms. What if you could avoid being personally liable when things go wrong? Find out all the details.

When Directors Are Liable for Company Debts
By Christopher Tsiknas|Dec 5, 2025

When Directors Are Liable for Company Debts

Are you a company director? Here’s when you’ll be liable for company debts.

Director Duties When a Company Is Insolvent
By Naga Vamaraju|Dec 5, 2025

Director Duties When a Company Is Insolvent

What are you, as director, expected to do if your company is insolvent? Read about your responsibilities, duties and liabilities here.

Limited By Shares vs Limited by Guarantee: The Differences?
By Ilyas Omari|May 23, 2024

Limited By Shares vs Limited by Guarantee: The Differences?

Companies can either be limited by shares or guarantee. Read this article to find out the difference between them.

7 Things Directors Should Consider in Tough Times (2026 Update)
By Jackie Olling|Nov 28, 2025

7 Things Directors Should Consider in Tough Times (2026 Update)

Running a business often isn't easy. Here's some things Directors should keep in mind when things aren't going as well as planned.

'Safe Harbour Principle': How It May Affect You
By Naga Vamaraju|Mar 4, 2019

'Safe Harbour Principle': How It May Affect You

The Safe Harbour Principle means that directors are now protected when they take actions to revive their insolvent company.

Can I Be a Company Director If I’m Bankrupt?
By Ilyas Omari|May 22, 2024

Can I Be a Company Director If I’m Bankrupt?

Have you ever wondered if you can be a company director if you are bankrupt? Read this article to find out.

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