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Pre-Incorporation Designation of Directors

This template designates individuals as directors prior to the formal incorporation of a company, outlining their roles and responsibilities.

Updated 15d ago
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Company Letterhead

{{company_name}}

{{company_address}}

Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

DATE

{{date}}

PRE-INCORPORATION DESIGNATION OF DIRECTORS

This document serves to formally designate the individuals listed below as proposed directors of the company to be incorporated, known as {{proposed_company_name}} (hereinafter referred to as 'the Company'). This designation is made in anticipation of the Company's formal registration and incorporation in accordance with the Companies Act of {{jurisdiction}}.

DESIGNATED DIRECTORS

The following individuals are hereby designated as proposed directors of {{proposed_company_name}}:

1. **Name:** {{director_1_name}}

**Identification Number:** {{director_1_id_number}}

**Address:** {{director_1_address}}

**Proposed Role:** {{director_1_role}}

2. **Name:** {{director_2_name}}

**Identification Number:** {{director_2_id_number}}

**Address:** {{director_2_address}}

**Proposed Role:** {{director_2_role}}

3. **Name:** {{director_3_name}}

**Identification Number:** {{director_3_id_number}}

**Address:** {{director_3_address}}

**Proposed Role:** {{director_3_role}}

(Add more directors as required)

ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT

Each designated director, by their signature below, confirms their acceptance of this designation and their willingness to serve as a director of {{proposed_company_name}} upon its formal incorporation. They acknowledge and agree to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of a director as prescribed by the Companies Act of {{jurisdiction}} and the Company's Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI), once adopted.

POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES DURING PRE-INCORPORATION PHASE

During the pre-incorporation phase, the designated directors shall act in good faith and in the best interests of the nascent Company. Their responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to:

a) Overseeing the finalisation of the Company's Memorandum of Incorporation.

b) Procuring necessary pre-incorporation contracts and arrangements, on behalf of the Company, where applicable and legally permissible.

c) Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements for company formation in {{jurisdiction}}.

d) Undertaking such other actions as may be necessary to facilitate the successful incorporation and commencement of business operations of the Company.

INDEMNITY

The Company, upon its incorporation, shall indemnify the designated directors for any liabilities incurred by them in good faith while acting within the scope of their designated pre-incorporation powers and responsibilities, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

GOVERNING LAW

This designation shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{jurisdiction}}.

SIGNATURES

DULY AUTHORISED ON BEHALF OF THE INCORPORATORS:

___________________________

Name: {{incorporator_name}}

Date: {{incorporator_date}}

___________________________

Name: {{incorporator_name_2}}

Date: {{incorporator_date_2}}

ACCEPTANCE BY DESIGNATED DIRECTORS:

___________________________

Name: {{director_1_name}}

Date: {{director_1_acceptance_date}}

___________________________

Name: {{director_2_name}}

Date: {{director_2_acceptance_date}}

___________________________

Name: {{director_3_name}}

Date: {{director_3_acceptance_date}}

(Add more signature blocks as required for each designated director)

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