{"product_id":"firmateckningsbeslut-bankbehorighet-ideell-forening-mall","title":"Signing Authority Resolution \u0026 Banking Mandate – Non-Profit Organization | Word\/PDF\/Excel","description":"\u003csection class=\"mb-product-content\" lang=\"sv\" style=\"line-height:1.67;color:#173A55\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecision on signing authority and bank authorization – template for non-profit associations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDoes your non-profit association need to document \u003cstrong\u003ewho may represent the association with the bank\u003c\/strong\u003e or other recipients? The package provides templates for decisions on representatives, review of bylaws and authority, extracts from minutes, bank documents with an authorization matrix, and the amendment or revocation of previous mandates. You receive editable Word files, searchable PDF versions, and an Excel register with nine tabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant limitation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The material is intended for Swedish \u003cstrong\u003enon-profit associations\u003c\/strong\u003e, not limited companies, economic associations, or housing cooperatives. Always check the current bylaws and which body actually has the right to decide on representatives. Banks may require their own mandatory powers of attorney, specific wording in the minutes, and physical original signatures. The package is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e a bank-approved power of attorney form and cannot by itself activate bank accounts or authorizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:2px solid #16838A;background:#EDF7F7;border-radius:12px;padding:18px;margin:20px 0\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0;color:#143B55\"\u003e01. Package contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e15 delivery files in ZIP: \u003cstrong\u003e7 Word (DOCX), 7 corresponding searchable PDFs, and 1 Excel (XLSX)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Five working documents in Swedish, plus a Swedish user guide and an English User Guide in both text formats. The PDF files are print-friendly but are not interactive fillable forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:2px solid #1B5371;background:#F3F7FA;border-radius:12px;padding:18px;margin:20px 0\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0;color:#143B55\"\u003e02. What the files contain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDecision-making documents clearly stating individuals, authorities, and methods of disposal; review of bylaws and the authorized body; extracts from minutes that reproduce an actual decision; bank documents with an authorization matrix; follow-up on amended and revoked mandates. Excel tracks representatives, decisions, bank rights, supporting documents, and external confirmations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the difference between a decision on signing authority and a bank power of attorney?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe association's decision states \u003cstrong\u003ewho or which individuals shall represent the association and to what extent\u003c\/strong\u003e. The receiving bank then determines which documents and bank powers of attorney are required for its own services. The Swedish Tax Agency's organization number certificate normally does not show who represents a non-profit association; the association usually has to substantiate this with relevant minutes. An internal decision and a bank-registered authorization are therefore two different things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAll files in the document package\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eDocument\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e01 Decision on representatives and signing authority\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDecision proposal with individuals, mandates, limitations, and acting individually or jointly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDOCX + PDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e02 Bylaw and authority review\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eWho may make decisions, which bylaws apply, and which minutes are required?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDOCX + PDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e03 Extracts from minutes and decision certificates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eReproduce verbatim an actually made and signed decision\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDOCX + PDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e04 Bank documents and authorization matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCollect the bank's requirements and state rights for payments, agreements, and online banking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDOCX + PDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e05 Amendment and revocation review\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eManage outgoing representatives, revocation, and external confirmation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDOCX + PDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e06 Swedish user guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eWorkflow, sources, four control scenarios\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDOCX + PDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e07 English User Guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish-language guidance for the Swedish documents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDOCX + PDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e08 Excel – Authorization register\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNine tabs with status lists and formula-driven overview\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eXLSX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Excel register – nine tabs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview, Representatives, Bylaw Check, Decision, Bank Authorizations, Supporting Documents, Amendments, Controls, and Read Me.\u003c\/strong\u003e The overview counts registered cases, minutes decisions, bank authorization lines, amendment cases, and manually marked confirmations. It never assesses whether a signing authority is legally valid or approved by the bank. Do not enter account passwords, full personal identity numbers, or other unnecessary sensitive information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStep-by-step workflow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the bylaws.\u003c\/strong\u003e Determine whether the annual general meeting or the board has the right to appoint representatives and which decision requirements apply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollect current meeting minutes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Identify board elections, constitution, and previous decisions on representatives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake a clear decision.\u003c\/strong\u003e State which individuals represent the association, exactly for which documents, and whether they act individually or jointly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocument the decision in the minutes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the minutes extract only to reproduce the actually decided text.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eContact the bank.\u003c\/strong\u003e Obtain the bank's latest instructions, mandatory power of attorney, and requirements for physical signatures or identification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFollow up on the registration.\u003c\/strong\u003e Check in particular that new and revoked authorizations have actually been registered with the bank and any other recipients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLegal and practical prerequisites\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor ordinary non-profit associations, the right to represent the organization should be verifiable through bylaws and decisions. A registered non-profit association engaged in commercial activities may also be subject to special rules and registration with the Swedish Companies Registration Office. When signing authority is specified for this type of association, the arrangement between several signatories must, for example, be clear. Banks' own routines may differ, including what a bank power of attorney or minutes must contain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho may sign on behalf of a non-profit association?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the association's bylaws and the actually authorized decision-making body. Explicitly document who may represent the association and with what mandate. Do not automatically apply rules from other forms of associations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does \"two in association\" mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt means that two specified representatives must act jointly within the mandate, unlike a decision where certain individuals may act individually. The decision must be clear, and the bank must confirm its registration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a minutes extract sufficient to open a bank account?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily. The bank may require original minutes, bylaws, identification, and its own power of attorney or form. Check the current requirements before submission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a valid bank power of attorney for Swedbank or Nordea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it is an internal decision-making and control package. The bank's own mandatory documents and instructions must be used when required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMust a decision on signing authority be registered with the Swedish Companies Registration Office?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on several factors, including the association's registration status. Not all ordinary non-profit associations are registered there. Check the requirements for registered non-profit associations engaged in commercial activities in particular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens when a representative leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the internal decision-making procedure, whether the mandate needs to be revoked, which recipients should be notified, and whether bank authorizations and online banking access have actually been changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I get the documents in English?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe working documents are in Swedish. A separate English User Guide provides guidance for the Swedish material; the documents are not translated legal agreements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I fill in the PDF files digitally?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe PDF versions are searchable and print-friendly but have no interactive fillable fields. Use the Word files for editing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated templates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fullmakt-ideell-forening-mall-word-pdf-excel\"\u003ePower of attorney for non-profit association\u003c\/a\u003e – if the association also needs a power of attorney.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/foreningsprotokoll-arsmote-styrelse-2026-2027\"\u003eAssociation minutes for annual general meeting and board\u003c\/a\u003e – the meeting minutes themselves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/styrelseoverlamning-ideell-forening-protokoll-excel\"\u003eBoard handover in non-profit association\u003c\/a\u003e – for changes in the board, documents, and access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/forening-medlemsadministration-mallar\"\u003eAssociation and membership administration\u003c\/a\u003e – more templates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSources and document version\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVersion 1.0. Source review October 22, 2026. Limited to Swedish non-profit associations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.skatteverket.se\/foreningar\/driva\/ideellforening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSwedish Tax Agency – Non-profit association and organization number certificate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.financesweden.se\/for-bankkunder\/ideella-foreningar\/ideella-foreningar-att-tanka-pa-infor-kontakt-med-banken\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSwedish Bankers' Association – before contacting the bank\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bolagsverket.se\/forening\/ideellforening\/startaideellforening\/firmateckninginaringsdrivandeideellforening.1489.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSwedish Companies Registration Office – signing authority in non-profit associations engaged in commercial activities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nordea.se\/foretag\/kundservice\/andringar-i-foreningen.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNordea – changes in the association\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.swedbank.se\/foretag\/bli-kund\/bli-foreningskund.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSwedbank – banking for non-profit associations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDigital ZIP delivery. 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