A company seal is a physical stamp used by some companies in England and Wales to authenticate the execution of documents such as deeds and contracts. Historically, company seals were a legal requirement, but modern company law has made them optional for most purposes. This article explains what a company seal is, when it might be used, and whether your company needs one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A company seal is an embossed or stamped mark that a company applies to documents to authenticate their execution. Historically, companies were required by law to use seals on important documents, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The seal served as evidence that the document had been properly executed by the company.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Modern company seals typically display the company’s registered name and company number. They may be made from metal or rubber and can be applied in various ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your company uses a seal, ensure it is clearly legible. A document may be invalid if the seal is not properly affixed or cannot be read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since the Companies Act, companies in England and Wales are no longer required to have or use a company seal. A company can execute documents without one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, you should check your company’s articles of association. If your articles require the use of a seal for certain documents, you must comply with this requirement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Articles of association are your company’s constitutional document and set out the rules for how your company operates and executes documents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Most modern companies do not use seals and instead rely on alternative methods of execution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Continue reading this article below the form\n <\/i>\n<\/a>\n