Guide

Companies Act director duties checklist

A short operating checklist for board decisions, conflicts, approvals, and Companies Act 2006 duties.

The guide

What to know

01

Minute the decision

Good minutes show the decision, information considered, conflicts, quorum, statutory or constitutional basis, and filing action required after approval.

02

Watch conflicts and solvency

Directors should consider duties under sections 171 to 177, especially conflicts, success of the company, independent judgment, and care, skill, and diligence.

03

Use a board pack

Generate a board pack for routine approvals and run Corporate Review on unusual or high-value actions.