
Template memorandum of association
- Quick and easy to complete
- Customisable to your business
- Minimise delays with your incorporation application
Use this template memorandum of association to produce a legally compliant memorandum of association to incorporate your company. You only need this template if you are incorporating your company by post (using a paper form). If you apply for incorporation online, you do not need this template.
By using this template memorandum of association, you ensure you comply with company law and submit the correct form with your incorporation application. This minimises the risk of delays with your application, saving you time and ensuring your company is incorporated as soon as possible.
Q&A
When should I use this document?
You should use this template memorandum of association if you are applying to incorporate a company using a paper form. It accompanies your written application form, to be sent to Companies House.
You do not need this template if you are applying for incorporation online, as your memorandum of association will automatically be generated.
What does this document cover?
This template memorandum of association formally records the consent of all the company’s initial proposed shareholders to come together and form a company and take at least one share each at incorporation.
The memorandum of association must be in a particular form, which this template uses. It must be signed by hand by each of your company’s initial shareholders.
It is customisable to your business, allowing you to enter your company details, the names of all subscribers for shares, and the date your memorandum will be signed.
Why do I need this document?
You need this template memorandum of association if you are incorporating a company using the paper application form, to be sent to Companies House.
By using this template, you ensure you comply with the relevant company laws and minimise the risk of delays with your application. This saves you time and helps you incorporate
Where can I find out more?
For further guidance on the requirement for a memorandum of association, see Memorandum and articles of association. For further guidance on how to incorporate a company, including how to fill in the application form properly, see Setting up a new company.
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