Director appointment (UK company law)
The initial directors are supplied in the registration information. Later appointments depend on the company’s articles and the law. For example, the model articles for a private company limited by shares permit an eligible willing person to be appointed by ordinary resolution or by decision of the directors. Eligibility, consent, filing and any current identity-verification obligations must be checked; a model article does not override different valid articles or legislation.
Worked example
The board proposes a new director and checks that its company’s articles allow board appointment and that the proposed person is eligible and willing to act.
Common mistake
Assuming every company uses model articles or that a proposed director is appointed without the required procedure.
Where it appears in your exams
| Qualification | Exam | Relationship | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCA | LW (ENG) | Direct | September 2026–June 2027 |
| ACCA | LW (GLO) | Direct | September 2026–June 2027 |