For the purpose of demonstrating that the person signing documents and forms has the company's authority to sign on behalf of the company. A corporate resolution is a legal document that outlines actions a board of directors will take on behalf of a corporation.A corporate resolution tells us who is authorized to act on behalf of a company to open a brokerage account, place orders on the account, and execute documents. Put simply, the initial resolution shows how the corporation acts in between its formation and the adoption of its internal governing documents (your bylaws). Use this form to certify a securities product should be qualified or registered for sale in Ohio or any other state.