Document background
The Certificate of Corporate Authority is a fundamental corporate governance document used in Indian business operations to formally establish and communicate the authority of specific individuals to represent and act on behalf of a company. This document becomes necessary when companies need to demonstrate the legitimacy of their representatives' actions to external parties, particularly in significant business transactions, banking operations, property dealings, or legal proceedings. The certificate draws its legal basis from the Companies Act, 2013, and typically follows board approval through a resolution. It serves as crucial evidence of corporate authorization and is often requested by banks, government authorities, business partners, and other stakeholders to verify the authenticity of corporate representatives' powers. The document must comply with Indian corporate law requirements and may need additional authentication depending on its intended use, such as for international transactions or regulatory submissions.
