Articles of Association

What is the "Articles of Association"?

The “Articles of Association”, which constitutes the internal regulations of a company usually contains clauses dealing with under-mentioned matters.

Every company is required to have a written constitution in the form of the above two documents.

About Memorandum of Association?

• The name of the company
• The object of the company
• The amount of authorized capital (minimum RM 100,000) and its division into class of shares and its specific value
• Name, identity card (if Malaysian), passport (if foreigner),address and occupation of each subscriber
• Name, designation and address of the witness to the signature of each subscriber.

About Articles of Association?

• The name of the company
• The name of each first director (minimum two)
• The name of the first company secretary
• The minimum and maximum number of directors
• The share qualifications of each director, if any
• Name, identity card number (if Malaysian), passport (if foreigner), address and occupation of each subscriber
• Name, designation and address of the witness to the signature of each subscriber

The “Articles of Association” also includes a provision governing the use of a company seal on certain formal documents such as share certificates.

About Memorandum of Association?

• The name of the company
• The object of the company
• The amount of authorized capital (minimum RM 100,000) and its division into class of shares and its specific value
• Name, identity card (if Malaysian), passport (if foreigner),address and occupation of each subscriber
• Name, designation and address of the witness to the signature of each subscriber.

he use of a company seal on certain formal documents such as share certificates.