Part I Formation and Registration of Companies; Juridical Status and Membership

Chapter III A Company’s Capacity; Formalities of Carrying on Business

C236F1 Company contracts: England and Wales. C1

Under the law of England and Wales a contract may be made—

a

by a company, by writing under its common seal, or

b

on behalf of a company, by any person acting under its authority, express or implied;

and any formalities required by law in the case of a contract made by an individual also apply, unless a contrary intention appears, to a contract made by or on behalf of a company.