A director is required to act honestly, in good faith and in a manner which he believes is in the best interests of the company. In addition, a director must exercise his powers for a proper purpose and shall not act, or agree to the company acting, in a manner that contravenes BVI legislation or the company's M&A.
As a director you must: Act within powers. Promote the success of the company. Exercise independent judgment. Exercise reasonable care, skill and diligence. Avoid conflicts of interest (a conflict situation) ... Not accept benefits from third parties.
A director is required to act honestly, in good faith and in a manner which he believes is in the best interests of the company. In addition, a director must exercise his powers for a proper purpose and shall not act, or agree to the company acting, in a manner that contravenes BVI legislation or the company's M&A.
Function of independent directors Provide swift and comprehensive review and execution of company documents for the efficient operation of the company. Maintain an effective relationship with company stakeholders as it relates to lawyers, investment managers, banks, accountants, registered agents, and others.
To act within powers in ance with the company's constitution and to use those powers only for the purposes for which they were conferred. to promote the success of the company for the benefit of its members. to exercise independent judgement. to exercise reasonable care, skill and diligence.
Unless there is a special provision in the company's Articles of Association a director cannot be removed from office by the Board of Directors, and only the shareholders can remove a director. The Articles may provide a procedure for this; otherwise the statutory procedure must be used.
The appointment of directors will usually be covered by the company's articles (or possibly a shareholders' agreement) which may provide for appointment by the board, or by the shareholders via a written resolution or at a general meeting.
IN LIGHT OF THE ECONOMIC CRIME & CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT 2023, THIS TEMPLATE IS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW. This Director's Consent to Act allows a prospective director to confirm that he/she is a fit and proper person to act as a director of a company.
Who can be a company director? To be eligible to be a director of a company, you must be at least 18 years of age and consent to taking on the role and responsibilities of a director. You must provide your signed consent in writing before being appointed as a director.