# Companies Act 2006, Section 43: Company contracts


(1) Under the law of England and Wales or Northern Ireland a contract may be made—
(a) by a company, by writing under its common seal, or
(b) on behalf of a company, by a person acting under its authority, express or implied.
(2) 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/46/section/43 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/companies-act-2006/section-43
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