См. также: for reference purposes, for mercenary reasons, for your own good, forum non conveniens
On legal documents, you often see, "signed XYZ for and on behalf of 'Can I sign for my friend?' = Can I sign in place of/as a substitute for my friend?
'Can I sign on behalf of my friend?' = Can I sign as the agent of my friend? (i.e., "and the implications will be as if he signed it.) (WordReference.com)
