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Execution definition

What does Execution mean? Execution describes how a party gives legal effect to a document—typically a contract or deed—by signing it (and, for some bodies, sealing it) and, for deeds, ensuring any required attestation and delivery/formalities are met. It is a practical term; the governing rules are set by legislation and case law in each jurisdiction. England & Wales and Northern Ireland: simple contracts are usually executed by signature, including by electronic signature if the signer intends to authenticate and has authority. Deeds require signature by an individual in the physical presence of a witness who attests the signature; companies execute under Companies...

Execution of contracts and deeds by overseas companies: practical guidance (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) under CA 2006 and the 2009 Overseas Companies Regulations

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Practice notes

This Practice Note sets out practical guidance on how overseas companies execute documents, with particular emphasis on executions occurring on or after 1 October 2009 under the Overseas Companies (Execution of Documents and Registration of Charges) Regulations 2009, SI 2009/1917. For the purposes of this note, it is assumed the contract is in writing. We have created an Execution collection—an extensive, interactive resource—to help users recognise and navigate the concepts and common issues arising on execution. Each stage or phase contains practical guidance, precedent clauses and Q&As relevant to that stage. For further information, see: Execution collection.

The law relating to overseas companies

The execution of documents by overseas companies is governed by the Overseas Companies (Execution of Documents and Registration of Charges) Regulations 2009 (OC(EDRC)R 2009), SI 2009/1917. These regulations apply, with modifications, those provisions of the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006) concerning company contracts and the formalities of carrying on business in the UK to companies incorporated outside the UK. Under OC(EDRC)R 2009, SI 2009/1917, regulation 4 applies and modifies CA 2006, sections 43–44 and 46 for overseas companies operating under the laws of England, Wales or Northern Ireland...

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