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Company Formation

Director Service Agreement Template

A director service agreement is the contract between a company and an executive director, covering their role, remuneration, duties and protections. It's more detailed than a standard employment contract.

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What this director service agreement covers

When you need a director service agreement

The legal framework

Understanding the law behind a director service agreement helps you use it well. Here is the key UK legislation that applies:

Companies Act 2006
The principal statute governing UK companies — directors' duties, share capital, filing obligations, articles of association and resolutions all derive from it.
Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023
Introduced enhanced Companies House identity verification and transparency requirements being rolled out across 2025–2026.
Insolvency Act 1986
Relevant to directors' duties as a company approaches financial difficulty.
On the horizon. Companies House identity-verification requirements under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 continue to be phased in, affecting directors and persons with significant control.

Frequently asked questions

How is it different from an employment contract?

It includes director-specific duties and often stronger confidentiality and post-termination restrictions.

Are service agreements public?

Shareholders have a right to inspect them, and key terms may need disclosure, though they aren't filed publicly.

How Legal Lift helps

Answer a few plain-English questions and our AI generator produces a tailored director service agreement, ready to edit, download as PDF or Word, and e-sign with LegalSign. Every template is kept current with UK law, and our SRA-regulated solicitor partners are available if you'd like it reviewed.

This page explains the law in general terms to help you understand your director service agreement. It is information, not legal advice. For guidance on your specific circumstances, our SRA-regulated solicitor partners are here to help.

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