Representation of the corporation rests with the chairperson (art. 268 LGS)
Article 268 of the General Companies Law places the representation of the company in the chairperson of the board, with the possibility that other directors act as well, under the bylaws.
What article 268
Article 268 establishes who represents the corporation before third parties.
Representation of the company rests with the chairperson of the board. The bylaws may authorize one or more directors to act. In both cases, article 58 shall apply.
Source: Law 19,550, art. 268 — InfoLEG (updated official text)
Commentary
This distinguishes managing (the board, a collegiate body) from representing (the chairperson, who binds the company toward third parties). Article 58 applies: it binds the company for acts not manifestly unrelated to its purpose.
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