Consent to Act as Director
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Last updated November 18, 2025
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What is a consent to act as director?
What is a consent to act as director?
A consent to act as director is a written document in which a person agrees to take on the role and duties of a company director, as the Corporations Act requires.
The person signs it before being appointed, and the company keeps it with its records as proof they agreed.
When should you use a consent to act as director?
When should you use a consent to act as director?
You need one before anyone is appointed as a director, whether you're adding a new director to an existing company, appointing a second director, or becoming a director yourself. It applies to sole directors too.
Get it signed before the resolution appointing the person is passed, not afterwards.
What should be in a consent to act as director?
What should be in a consent to act as director?
It should include the person's full name, date and place of birth and residential address, a clear statement that they consent to act as director of the named company, and an acknowledgement of their duties.
The personal details are the ones the company needs to notify ASIC of the appointment.
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