Does a company need articles of association?

Does a company need articles of association? If so, what is their purpose? And are they the same thing as the memorandum of association?

Our resident company expert Nicholas Campion answers these questions and more, as he continues to unravel the mysteries of company governance in another episode of Whiteboard Thursday.

We also cover the subject of model articles of association, where articles should be kept and how to make changes to this important company document after incorporation.

The links mentioned in the video:

[kreisitsela]

This is so important it constitutes the basic set of rules on how the company is to be run and the first sort of contractual agreement between the company and the members. Good work everyone! 🙂

[lauram]

Another amazing video! I never knew that you could make changes to your Articles!

[bryanlopez]

Great video, thank you guys for all these informative and FREE videos!

[mathildarimbaud]

Thank you for this video Nick, I have now a much better understanding of the Articles of Association :)

[marianneoraw]

This is such an informative video about such an important document! Thank you as always 1st Formations! :)

[zafirahchoudhry]

Great explanation! Thank you for also clarifying the difference between the articles of association and memorandum of association as it can be easy to confuse the two :)

[adamthomsett]

Summarised really well - nice production

[munyanezagodfrey]

Hello,
Thanks for the explanations, hopefully in future you will get time & show us how both the Articles & Memorandum of Association are prepared. Like from zero to the conclusions!

Thanks

[johncarpenter]

Thanks for the video. Good to know that I need articles of association at all times. Am I allowed to have articles which are contrary to what is written in UK company law if I want?

[samb]

All questions below so helpful - great vid 👍

[taylorsimpson]

This is a helpful video, very well explained

[darkdancer]

Very useful information, thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[graemedonnelly]

The articles of association must be the most important unread document on the planet (apart from Apple's T&Cs). So this short video is ideal for all those who have never opened their articles (like me!). Great presentation by Nicholas - as usual. Quick question: Are 1st Formations able to make changes to a company's articles, and if so what is the cost?

[Bitcoinexpertpk]

Dear sir my company name is Humaid distribution limited. I am trying to find Articles of Association but i m not able to find it. Could you please help me how to download sir. I m desperately waiting for it. Thanks

[Iliketrainsbrooooom]

I have a question, can you amend the articles if you are thinking of moving to a PLC?

[PriscilaDexheimer]

Great video! In case I decide to make changes to the Articles of Association, how long does this usually take to be reflected at Companies House?

[mileshogg]

Thank you for another useful video. Quick question: If I was to create my company through your website, do I have to supply my own articles, or is this something you can provide?

[keziahcowan]

Great video! Thank you for distinguishing between memorandum of association and articles of association - do 1st Formations provide both?

[MrKm]

What is the difference for AA for a freehold company which has six apartments within a building.

[coachedo]

I've formed a limited company by guarantee with no share capital and did not upload an Articles of Association. I have significant control, and would now like to upload an AOA stipulating our non profit status. What do I need to do?