Consent to act as director template

When do I use this document?

• as written consent of an individual or company to act as a director
• to collect the information required for the company’s register of directors and for the filing of the appointment at Companies House

What are the key features?

• directors of private limited companies and public companies must consent before appointment
• alternative forms of consent depending on whether director is an individual or a corporate director
• a table to be completed for company’s register of directors and for filing of companies house form AP01 or AP02 (as applicable)

What else do I need to know?

The process for appointing and removing directors is governed by the company’s Articles of Association, any Shareholders Agreement and the Companies Act 2006.

Who Can Appoint or Remove Directors?

The Articles of Association or Shareholders Agreement may include specific rules, such as:

• Requiring approval by shareholders or other directors
• Allowing certain shareholders to appoint or remove directors
• Setting a minimum or maximum number of directors

If no specific provisions apply, a director can be appointed either by:

• A resolution of the board of directors
• An ordinary resolution of shareholders

The Model Articles, if adopted without amendment, give directors this authority.

Consent to Act as a Director

An individual or corporate entity must provide written consent to act as a director. This is usually done through a signed notice to the company.

Information Required for Appointment

The company must maintain:

• A register of directors
• A register of directors’ residential addresses

For each director, the following details must be provided:

• Full name and date of birth
• Nationality and occupation
• Service address (publicly available) and residential address (kept private)

Filing Requirements

The company must notify Companies House of the appointment within 14 days.

• Use form AP01 for individual directors.
• Use form AP02 for corporate directors.

These forms must include all specified information about the new director.