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Director Appointment Agreement (Nombramiento de Administrador)
Director Appointment Agreement Spain (Nombramiento de Administrador)

DIRECTOR APPOINTMENT AGREEMENT (ACUERDO DE NOMBRAMIENTO DE ADMINISTRADOR)

El presente Acuerdo de Nombramiento de Administrador se otorga de conformidad con el artículo 214 de la Ley de Sociedades de Capital (Real Decreto Legislativo 1/2010), y deja constancia del nombramiento de administrador de:

SOCIEDAD: [Company Name] ([Company Type]), NIF/CIF [Company NIF], domicilio social en [Company Address], inscrita en [Registro Mercantil] (en adelante, la «Sociedad»).

NOMBRADO: [Appointee Name], DNI/NIE/Pasaporte [Appointee DNI], nacionalidad [Appointee Nationality], con domicilio en [Appointee Address] (en adelante, el «Administrador»).

1. JUNTA GENERAL RESOLUTION

1.1 La [Junta Type] de [Company Name], celebrada el [Junta Date], adoptó el acuerdo de nombrar a [Appointee Name] como [Administration Position] de la Sociedad, con efectos desde el [Appointment Date], de conformidad con el artículo 214 de la Ley de Sociedades de Capital.

1.2 Administrador saliente (si procede): [Outgoing Director].

2. ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT (ACEPTACIÓN DEL CARGO)

2.1 El Administrador acepta expresamente el nombramiento como [Administration Position] de [Company Name], con efectos desde el [Appointment Date], de conformidad con el artículo 215 de la Ley de Sociedades de Capital.

2.2 El Administrador declara que no se encuentra inhabilitado para el ejercicio del cargo conforme al Texto Refundido de la Ley Concursal (RDL 1/2020), la Ley 22/2015 de Auditoría de Cuentas, ni por resolución judicial alguna, y acepta todos los deberes que le impone la LSC.

3. TERM AND REMUNERATION

3.1 Duración. El mandato del Administrador será: [Mandate Term]. Para los administradores de Sociedad Anónima, la duración máxima es de 6 años conforme al artículo 221 LSC, renovable por acuerdo de la junta general.

3.2 Remuneración. El cargo de Administrador es: [Remuneration]. [Remuneration Details]

4. DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS

4.1 El Administrador asume los siguientes deberes legales desde la fecha del nombramiento:

Deber de diligencia conforme al artículo 225 LSC: el Administrador actuará con la diligencia de un ordenado empresario, dedicando el tiempo y esfuerzo necesarios a las funciones de gestión y recabando la información precisa para adoptar decisiones fundadas.

Deber de lealtad conforme a los artículos 227 a 230 LSC: el Administrador actuará en el mejor interés de la Sociedad, evitará conflictos de interés y no utilizará los activos o la información de la sociedad en su propio beneficio.

Deber de secreto conforme al artículo 228.e) LSC: el Administrador mantendrá la confidencialidad de la información privilegiada de la sociedad, incluso tras el cese en el cargo.

4.2 El incumplimiento de los deberes anteriores podrá dar lugar a la acción social de responsabilidad conforme al artículo 238 LSC y a la acción individual de responsabilidad conforme al artículo 241 LSC.

5. REGISTRO MERCANTIL FILING

5.1 La Sociedad se compromete a otorgar escritura pública notarial de este nombramiento ante Notario de España y a inscribirla en el Registro Mercantil de la provincia donde radique el domicilio social dentro de los 30 días siguientes a la fecha del nombramiento, conforme a lo exigido por el artículo 21 del Código de Comercio y el artículo 17 del Reglamento del Registro Mercantil (RD 1784/1996).

5.2 El nombramiento surte efectos entre las partes desde la fecha de aceptación, pero solo será oponible frente a terceros desde la fecha de su inscripción en el Registro Mercantil. La Sociedad deberá asimismo actualizar sus datos ante la AEAT mediante el Modelo 036 para reflejar los datos del nuevo administrador.

SIGNATURES

El presente Acuerdo de Nombramiento de Administrador se firma en aceptación del cargo y de las obligaciones descritas en el mismo.

Representante de la Sociedad

[Company Name]

Nombrado (Administrador)

[Appointee Name]

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What Is a Director Appointment Agreement Spain (Nombramiento de Administrador)?

A Director Appointment Agreement Spain (Acuerdo de Nombramiento de Administrador) under Ley de Sociedades de Capital (Real Decreto Legislativo 1/2010, de 2 de julio — LSC) art. 214 is a formal corporate resolution or agreement by which the general meeting of shareholders (junta general de socios or junta general de accionistas) appoints one or more administrators (administradores) to manage and represent the company. The LSC art. 214 establishes that administrators are appointed by the junta general, and the appointment must be registered in the Registro Mercantil to be effective against third parties under art. 21 Código de Comercio.

The Ley de Sociedades de Capital (LSC) is the primary statute governing Spanish corporate law, consolidating rules for the sociedad limitada (S.L.) — regulated principally by Title III LSC (arts. 87–315) — and the sociedad anónima (S.A.) — regulated by Title IV LSC (arts. 316–495). Both legal forms are supervised by the Registro Mercantil under the Reglamento del Registro Mercantil (Real Decreto 1784/1996).

The appointment of an administrator triggers mandatory corporate and fiscal obligations. Under LSC art. 215, the appointment must be accepted by the appointee, and both the appointment and acceptance must be recorded in a notarial escritura pública executed before a Notario de España and inscribed in the Registro Mercantil of the company's domicilio social within 30 days under art. 17 of the Reglamento del Registro Mercantil. The administrator must also obtain or confirm a NIF (Número de Identificación Fiscal) through the Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria (AEAT).

Spanish corporate governance law distinguishes between several administration structures: a sole administrator (administrador único) holding all management powers; joint administrators (administradores solidarios) each acting independently; joint-and-several administrators (administradores mancomunados) required to act together; or a board of directors (consejo de administración) comprising a minimum of 3 members for a sociedad anónima under LSC art. 291.

The Ley 31/2014 reformed Spanish corporate governance obligations, introducing the duty of care (deber de diligencia) under LSC art. 225 and the duty of loyalty (deber de lealtad) under art. 227 LSC, both governing the administrator's conduct from the moment of appointment. For sociedad anónima cotizadas (listed companies), additional governance requirements apply under the Ley del Mercado de Valores (LMV — Ley 6/2023) and the CNMV's Código de Buen Gobierno de las Sociedades Cotizadas.

The legal framework governing the Director Appointment Agreement Spain (Nombramiento de Administrador) in Spain draws on several key statutes and regulatory bodies. Under the Ley de Sociedades de Capital (LSC) RDL 1/2010, the Registro Mercantil maintains the register of Spanish companies. The Código de Comercio 1885 governs commercial obligations. The Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria (AEAT) administers Impuesto sobre Sociedades (IS) under Ley 27/2014. The Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC) enforces competition law. The Código Civil governs general contractual obligations under Article 1255. Parties executing a Director Appointment Agreement Spain (Nombramiento de Administrador) in Spain should confirm the document reflects current law, including any amendments enacted since the original drafting date. The Ley de Sociedades de Capital (RDL 1/2010) art. 214 sets the foundational requirements.

When Do You Need a Director Appointment Agreement Spain (Nombramiento de Administrador)?

A Director Appointment Agreement Spain is needed whenever a sociedad limitada (S.L.) or sociedad anónima (S.A.) appoints a new administrator (administrador) — whether as sole administrator (administrador único), joint administrators (administradores solidarios or mancomunados), or as a member of the board of directors (consejo de administración) — requiring formal corporate resolution and Registro Mercantil inscription.

The agreement is required at company formation (constitución) — every Spanish company must designate at least one administrator at the moment of incorporation (escritura de constitución), and the initial appointment is included in the founding notarial deed and registered in the Registro Mercantil.

A Director Appointment Agreement Spain is needed when an existing administrator's term expires — Spanish law under LSC art. 221 allows statutes to establish a fixed term for administrators (typically 6 years for sociedad anónima under art. 221.2 LSC; indefinite by default for sociedad limitada). On expiry, the junta general must pass a new appointment resolution.

The document is required when an administrator resigns, is removed, or dies — the junta general must promptly appoint a replacement to maintain uninterrupted management. Under LSC art. 171, if the number of board members falls below the statutory minimum and no substitute exists, any shareholder may request the Juzgado de lo Mercantil to appoint an administrator.

A Director Appointment Agreement Spain is needed when restructuring the company's governance — switching from an administrador único to a consejo de administración, or from administradores solidarios to mancomunados — requiring amendment of the company statutes and a new appointment resolution.

Parties in Spain should prepare a Director Appointment Agreement Spain (Nombramiento de Administrador) proactively rather than waiting for a dispute to arise. Courts interpret agreements based on the written terms rather than oral representations. Under the Ley de Sociedades de Capital (LSC) RDL 1/2010, the Registro Mercantil maintains the register of Spanish companies. The Código de Comercio 1885 governs commercial obligations. The Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria (AEAT) administers Impuesto sobre Sociedades (IS) under Ley 27/2014. The Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC) enforces competition law. The Código Civil governs general contractual obligations under Article 1255. Where the transaction involves regulated activities, prior approval from the relevant authority may be required before execution.

What to Include in Your Director Appointment Agreement Spain (Nombramiento de Administrador)

A valid Director Appointment Agreement Spain under Ley de Sociedades de Capital (RDL 1/2010) must include the following elements for legal compliance and Registro Mercantil registration.

Company Identification: Full company name (denominación social), legal form (S.L. or S.A.), registered address (domicilio social), NIF/CIF, and Registro Mercantil data (province, volume, sheet, page, section, inscription number).

Junta General Data: Date, type (ordinary or extraordinary), and quorum of the junta general at which the appointment was resolved. For sociedad limitada, the minimum quorum for valid resolutions under LSC arts. 198–199; for sociedad anónima under LSC art. 193. Confirmation that the matter was properly included in the orden del día.

Appointee Data: Full name, DNI/NIE/NIF, address, and nationality of the appointee. For legal entity administrators (personas jurídicas), the entity's registered name, CIF, and the name of the natural person acting as permanent representative (representante persona física permanente) under LSC art. 212 bis.

Administration Structure: Specification of the administration structure — administrador único; administradores solidarios (number and names); administradores mancomunados (number, names, and scope of joint action required); or consejo de administración (number of members, chairperson, and secretary designations).

Powers and Scope: Description of the management powers (facultades) granted — whether the administrator is granted general power of attorney (apoderamiento general) covering all company acts, or specific powers. For consejo de administración, description of delegated powers under LSC art. 249.

Term of Office: Duration of the appointment — indefinite (indefinido) for sociedad limitada by default; maximum 6 years for sociedad anónima under LSC art. 221.2, renewable by fresh junta resolution.

Remuneration: Statement of whether the position is remunerated (remunerado) or gratuitous (gratuito). If remunerated, the remuneration must be authorised in the company statutes under LSC art. 217 and approved by the junta general. For listed companies, the CNMV's remuneration report requirements apply.

Acceptance: Written acceptance (aceptación) by the appointee of the appointment — required under LSC art. 215 before the appointment takes effect. The acceptance must be recorded in the notarial deed.

Forms-legal.com provides this Director Appointment Agreement Spain template as a practical starting point. Director appointments in Spanish companies require notarial inscription in the Registro Mercantil and should be reviewed by a qualified abogado especialista en derecho mercantil or gestor administrativo.

Additional compliance elements for a Director Appointment Agreement Spain (Nombramiento de Administrador) used in Spain include: Under the Ley de Sociedades de Capital (LSC) RDL 1/2010, the Registro Mercantil maintains the register of Spanish companies. The Código de Comercio 1885 governs commercial obligations. The Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria (AEAT) administers Impuesto sobre Sociedades (IS) under Ley 27/2014. The Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC) enforces competition law. The Código Civil governs general contractual obligations under Article 1255. Forms-legal.com provides this template as a starting point for Spain-compliant documentation.

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