Authorised signatories must use their own digital signatures for electronic company filings; facilitation risks disciplinary and legal action. Electronic filing under the Companies Act requires that only authorised signatories may sign e-forms with digital signatures; use of another person's digital signature-even with a power of attorney or disclaimer certificate-does not meet legal requirements and constitutes impersonation, exposing practising professionals to disciplinary and legal action.
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Authorised signatories must use their own digital signatures for electronic company filings; facilitation risks disciplinary and legal action.
Electronic filing under the Companies Act requires that only authorised signatories may sign e-forms with digital signatures; use of another person's digital signature-even with a power of attorney or disclaimer certificate-does not meet legal requirements and constitutes impersonation, exposing practising professionals to disciplinary and legal action.
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