Company Letterhead
{{company_name}}
{{company_address}}
Phone: {{phone}}
Email: {{email}}
Website: {{website}}
Date
{{date}}
Subject: Pre-Incorporation Designation of Directors
This Designation of Directors is made on this {{day}} day of {{month}}, {{year}}, by the undersigned founders/promoters (hereinafter referred to as 'the Founders') for the purpose of establishing the initial board of directors for the company intended to be incorporated under the name of {{proposed_company_name}} (hereinafter referred to as 'the Company').
Designation of Directors
The Founders hereby agree to designate the following individuals as the initial directors of the Company upon its incorporation:
1. Name: {{director_1_name}}
ID/Passport Number: {{director_1_id_number}}
Address: {{director_1_address}}
2. Name: {{director_2_name}}
ID/Passport Number: {{director_2_id_number}}
Address: {{director_2_address}}
3. Name: {{director_3_name}}
ID/Passport Number: {{director_3_id_number}}
Address: {{director_3_address}}
(Add more as required)
Duties and Responsibilities
The designated directors shall assume all duties and responsibilities as stipulated by the Company's Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI) and the relevant corporate laws of the jurisdiction upon the successful incorporation of the Company. These duties shall include, but not be limited to, oversight of company operations, financial management, strategic planning, and compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
Term of Appointment
The initial directors shall hold office from the date of incorporation until the first Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company, or until their successors are duly appointed or elected in accordance with the Company’s MOI and applicable laws.
Acceptance of Designation
Each designated director, by their signature below, acknowledges and accepts their designation as an initial director of {{proposed_company_name}}, subject to the terms and conditions outlined in this document and the Company's forthcoming corporate governance documents.
Governing Law
This Designation shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{jurisdiction}}.
Signatures of Founders/Promoters
Signed by the Founders/Promoters:
1. Name: {{founder_1_name}}
Signature: ______________________
2. Name: {{founder_2_name}}
Signature: ______________________
(Add more as required)
Signatures of Designated Directors
Accepted by the Designated Directors:
1. Name: {{director_1_name}}
Signature: ______________________
2. Name: {{director_2_name}}
Signature: ______________________
3. Name: {{director_3_name}}
Signature: ______________________
(Add more as required)
Witnesses
WITNESS 1:
Name: {{witness_1_name}}
Signature: ______________________
Date: {{witness_1_date}}
WITNESS 2:
Name: {{witness_2_name}}
Signature: ______________________
Date: {{witness_2_date}}
Signature Block
______________________
{{signature_name_founder}}
Founder/Promoter
Date: {{signature_date_founder}}
______________________
{{signature_name_director_authorised}}
Authorised Director (on behalf of all designated directors)
Date: {{signature_date_director}}
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