

Company director resignation letter template
This company director resignation letter template provides a clear written notice of resignation.
It includes two versions: a simple letter and a detailed version for negotiated share sale transactions. It also incorporates a waiver of claims and confirmation that no amounts are owed to the resigning director.
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When do I use this document?
- for a simple resignation letter.
- for a longer form of resignation for use in a negotiated share sale transaction, with a waiver of claims and amounts owed to the resigning director.
What are the key features?
- alternative forms of letter – simple and longer form, addressed to the board of directors.
- longer form letter includes:
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- confirmation that no amounts are owed to the resigning director by the company.
- confirmation that the resigning director has no claims against the company and a waiver of any potential claims.
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- execution and delivery by the resigning director as a deed.
What else do I need to know?
When can a director resign?
- A director can resign at any time by giving written notice to the company.
- In most cases, company Articles of Association do not require a notice period.
- If the company uses unamended Model Articles, the resignation takes effect as stated in the resignation letter.
Does the company need to approve the resignation?
- No, the company does not need to approve a director’s resignation.
- However, it is standard practice to note the resignation at the next board meeting.
What are the filing requirements at Companies House?
- The company must notify Companies House of the resignation within 14 days.
- The following forms are used:
When do I use this document?
- for a simple resignation letter.
- for a longer form of resignation for use in a negotiated share sale transaction, with a waiver of claims and amounts owed to the resigning director.
What are the key features?
- alternative forms of letter – simple and longer form, addressed to the board of directors.
- longer form letter includes:
-
- confirmation that no amounts are owed to the resigning director by the company.
- confirmation that the resigning director has no claims against the company and a waiver of any potential claims.
-
- execution and delivery by the resigning director as a deed.
What else do I need to know?
When can a director resign?
- A director can resign at any time by giving written notice to the company.
- In most cases, company Articles of Association do not require a notice period.
- If the company uses unamended Model Articles, the resignation takes effect as stated in the resignation letter.
Does the company need to approve the resignation?
- No, the company does not need to approve a director’s resignation.
- However, it is standard practice to note the resignation at the next board meeting.
What are the filing requirements at Companies House?
- The company must notify Companies House of the resignation within 14 days.
- The following forms are used:
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