Director's consent to act template (Uganda)
In brief
A precedent consent by a person to act as a director, for filing on appointment.
When to use this
When appointing a new director, to record their consent.
When a bespoke document is needed instead: For other officers (secretary, auditor) — adapt the consent accordingly.
The template
A precedent only. Replace every [PLACEHOLDER] with your own details; it contains no real party data. Have it reviewed before use.
Heading
[COMPANY NAME] (Registration No. [RIN])
CONSENT TO ACT AS A DIRECTOR
1. Consent
1.1 I, [NAME], (NIN [NIN]) of [ADDRESS], [occupation], consent to act as a director of [COMPANY NAME] with effect from [DATE].
2. Confirmations
2.1 I confirm that: (a) I am not disqualified or otherwise prohibited from acting as a director; (b) I am over 18 and of sound mind; and (c) I will comply with my duties under the Companies Act and the Company’s articles.
3. Particulars (for the register & filing)
3.1 Full name; former names; nationality; date of birth; occupation; service and residential address; other directorships: [complete].
Execution
Signed: ____________ Date: ________
Drafting notes
- Eligibility
- Confirm the appointee is over 18, of sound mind and not disqualified from acting as a director.
- Duties
- The appointee accepts the statutory duties of a director under the Companies Act.
- Particulars
- Capture the particulars the register of directors and URSB filing require.
- File
- File the appointment and consent with URSB and update the register of directors.
Execution requirements
- The appointee signs the consent.
- Directors must act within their powers and in the company’s interests (Companies Act s.194).
- File the appointment with URSB and update the register of directors.
Governing law & citations
Governed by the Companies Act, Cap. 106 (2023 Revision), ss.194–195.
- Companies Act, Cap. 106 (2023 Revision) — ss.194, 195.