Anyone who is authorised to do so by the directors, or is empowered to do so under the law. For example, if the company has a company secretary:
- A secretary can sign most of the forms required by Companies House.
- A secretary can sign documents, such as the minutes of a board meeting, to authenticate them.
- If a secretary and a director sign a document, it has the same validity as if two directors sign the document.
- If a secretary signs a contract of an administrative nature (such as an insurance contract), it is likely to be binding on the company.
