Memorandum of Association - Company Formation - UK Registration Services

Memorandum of Association is a standard document which sets out the constitution of the company.  The Memorandum of Association is one of a number of documents required to incorporate a UK company. 

Memorandum of Association are mandatory for all companies limited by shares, which is the business structure most UK companies adopt and for companies limited by guarantee which are less common and generally set up by persons wishing to incorporate a club or society.

The company's Memorandum of Association requires the signature of each of the subscribers or members and must be in front of another independent person.

A Memorandum of Association states the name of the company, the registered office address, Its main activities although these can be general.

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