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Certificate of authority of the director

For international transactions or dealings with demanding partners, the notary attests to the existence of your company and the powers of its director to bind the business validly.

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What it involves

Attesting the powers
of your director

The certificate of authority, sometimes called a certificate of corporate custom (certificat de coutume sociétaire), is a deed by which the notary attests that a company exists lawfully and that its director has the power to represent it and bind it in a given transaction.

This document is often required by a bank, a partner or a foreign authority before the signing of a contract, the opening of an account or the making of an investment. It reassures third parties as to the validity of the commitment entered into on behalf of the business.

How it works

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Analysis of the company's articles of association and governing bodies
Verification of the registration and the powers in force
Identification of the director empowered to bind the company
Drafting of the certificate by the notary
Issuance of the deed, where appropriate with a view to an apostille

Frequently asked questions

What you
need to know

It proves to a third party that your company exists lawfully and that the person signing does indeed have the power to bind it. It is a guarantee often required in cross-border transactions.

The notary reviews in particular the up-to-date articles of association, the extract of registration and the decisions appointing the director. We tell you precisely which documents to gather before the appointment.

Yes, that is even its main use. Depending on the recipient country, it will be supplemented by an apostille or a legalisation, which we can coordinate for you.

The certificate adapts to most structures, from commercial companies to civil companies. The notary tailors its content to the legal form and the transaction concerned.

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