The document which gives legal authority to a company to operate as a legal entity is

The document which gives legal authority to a company to operate as a legal entity is the Certificate of Incorporation. It is a legal document that confirms that the company has been registered with the government and has met all the legal requirements for incorporation. It provides evidence that the company is a separate legal entity, distinct from its owners or shareholders, and can therefore enter into contracts, own property, and sue or be sued in its own name. The certificate of incorporation contains important information about the company, such as its name, registered address, business activities, share capital, and details of its directors and shareholders.