{"id":2251,"date":"2021-06-10T13:16:08","date_gmt":"2021-06-10T13:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mintformations.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2251"},"modified":"2025-08-18T15:04:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T15:04:03","slug":"what-are-a-companys-memorandum-and-articles-of-association","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mintformations.co.uk\/blog\/what-are-a-companys-memorandum-and-articles-of-association\/","title":{"rendered":"What are a company&#8217;s memorandum and articles of association?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re planning on starting a limited business in the UK, then you\u2019ll need to create both a company memorandum and articles of association.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With everything else you need to do to start your own business, the prospect of creating two very official documents can be pretty daunting. But the process of creating a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mintformations.co.uk\/company-formation\/types\/ltd-bespoke-articles\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">company memorandum and articles of association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> isn\u2019t as complicated as it sounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies House has over four million company registrations and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/companieshouse.blog.gov.uk\/about-companies-house\/#:~:text=There%20are%20more%20than%204,by%20law%20given%20to%20us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more than 500,000 new businesses registering every year<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Due to the volume of applications, the process is as simple as possible to help companies register quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mintformations.co.uk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mint Formations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we help businesses create and submit these documents every day. So we\u2019ve put together a guide for you to find out exactly what they are, when you need them and how to create them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Overview:\u00a0 Company memorandum and articles of association<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the UK, it\u2019s a legal requirement for companies to have both a memorandum and articles of association. Businesses produce these documents to complete their formation and registration with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/organisations\/companies-house\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies House<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we jump into exactly what these documents consist of and when you\u2019ll need them, it\u2019s helpful to have a basic understanding of them:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your memorandum of association will be a legal statement outlining the details of your company\u2019s founders and their intentions to incorporate the business.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your articles of association are guidelines that show how you will run your company. Companies House provides <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/model-articles-of-association-for-limited-companies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">template articles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for business owners to create their own articles. Businesses personalise the document to devise their own regulations.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you\u2019ve got a basic understanding of company memorandums and articles of association, we can dive a little deeper into what they involve and how to create them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What is a company memorandum?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of the two documents, the company memorandum is much more straightforward to complete. As the document is simply a statement of intent from your company\u2019s founders to form or incorporate your business, it requires less information. Your memorandum should include these details:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your registered company name<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The date of subscription<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The legal act your company is incorporated under (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/2006\/46\/contents\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies Act 2006<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your company is limited by shares or guarantee<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The name of all subscribers (founders and shareholders)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before the 2006 Companies Act, the memorandum included other information like provisions, but they\u2019re included in the articles of association now.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By completing and signing the memorandum, the subscribers agree to become the first members of a company under the Companies Act 2006 and agree to subscribe to at least one share.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conveniently, a company memorandum of association must be in a form prescribed and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/give-notice-of-subscribers-company-with-share-capital\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">supplied by Companies House<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0 Once you have completed the form, you need to send it to Companies House with your application to register the company alongside the articles of association.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have completed your registration and your business is set up, you cannot alter the name of subscribers on your memorandum as it is a binding legal document.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Does a company need a memorandum of association?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unless you plan on running an unincorporated business, you will need to produce both a memorandum and articles of association.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a legal requirement for all limited UK companies to have a memorandum of association. You will submit it to Companies House with your application and articles of association to register your company. Without these documents, you won\u2019t be able to register your business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What are articles of association?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your articles of association will take longer to put together than your memorandum as they involve more than names and signatures. Articles of association document your company\u2019s constitution and form a guide and rulebook that outlines how you will manage your business. The areas that the articles cover include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Member\u2019s rights, liability and duties<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directors\u2019 power and responsibilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distribution of profits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appointment and removal of directors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decision making<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Administrative matters.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you can choose to create your own articles of association, Companies House provides <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/model-articles-of-association-for-limited-companies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">model articles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a default that many small businesses use. The template is easy to adapt for limited companies and can remove much of the stress and hassle from doing it yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if your company has more than one share class or multiple shareholders, it may be worth considering creating your own articles to make sure that the document reflects shareholders\u2019 agreements and is tailored to the needs of your business. If you\u2019re planning on creating your own articles, it\u2019s wise to seek legal advice to avoid potential errors that can slow down your company registration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike the memorandum, you can alter your articles of association at any time, but any changes made must have a 75% majority in favour. You\u2019ll need to send an updated version of the articles to Companies House within 15 days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What are entrenched articles of association?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You probably won\u2019t need to include entrenched provisions in your articles of association. Still, it\u2019s a good idea to be aware of them, just in case you need them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entrenched provisions allow your company to adopt special clauses in the articles that make it more difficult to pass a resolution. Usually, to pass a resolution, you must have a majority vote in favour of it. Entrenched provisions mean that you must complete extra procedures before anything can pass.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entrenched provisions were part of the Companies Act 2006. The act stipulates that they can only be added during formation or through an amendment that all company members agree with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking to start your limited company with only a single shareholder, then it\u2019s unlikely that you\u2019ll need to include entrenched provisions. But if you do want to adopt them later, you\u2019ll need to notify Companies House within 15 days of the amendment and include any revised articles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How to submit your company memorandum<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking to register your company with Companies House, you will need to submit your memorandum and articles of association with your registration. There are a few options available to do this:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Via a company formations agent<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you decide to register your company online through Companies House, you\u2019ll need to adopt the model articles supplied and submit your memorandum online.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking to create bespoke articles, you\u2019ll need to submit your documents by post with an application form. However, if you decide to use the model articles, you do not need to include a copy with your application.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A company formations agent will create your documents and submit them to Companies House for you. This can take the hassle and stress out of the process, letting you focus on what matters to your business.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Need a hand submitting your company memorandum and articles of association? At <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mintformations.co.uk\/\"><b>Mint Formations<\/b><\/a><b>, our <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mintformations.co.uk\/company-formation\/types\/ltd-bespoke-articles\/\"><b>bespoke service<\/b><\/a><b> takes care of creating and submitting your documents so you can focus on your business. <\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re planning on starting a limited business in the UK, then you\u2019ll need to create both a company memorandum and articles of association. With everything else you need to do to start your own business, the prospect of creating two very official documents can be pretty daunting. 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