What form does a company’s statute of incorporation take?
This is referred to as the Memorandum and Articles of Association. The Memorandum contains mandatory information and clauses such as the company’s name, address, objects, shareholders’ details, directors’ details, share capital and class details, rights attached to shares as well as legal and judicial representation. The Articles of Association contains clauses concerning internal management and corporate governance. The Memorandum and Articles of Association are open to inspection by the public and are accessible on the Registrar of Companies website.
