The question of who can sign and how they can validly sign depends on the document, and the identity of the parties. In the modern age (particularly in light of COVID-19), electronic signing has a growing role to play.
A temporary legislative response enabling companies to execute documents electronically was introduced earlier this year, and has in more recent months been extended (by way of the Corporations (Coronavirus Economic Response) Determination (No. 3) 2020) for a further period of 6 months ending 21 March 2021.
The following factsheet aims to shed some light on how an individual, a company and an incorporated association can validly execute a contract under the current laws.
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If you seek assistance or guidance on executing contracts, please contact David McMullen on (08) 9321 0522.
