Articles of Association

The Articles of Association Template is:

Compliant with the Companies Act 2006 | Designed for Private Companies Limited by Shares

Articles of Association Template (Private Limited Companies, England & Wales)

Establish your company’s internal rules and governance framework with our professionally drafted Articles of Association Template for England & Wales. Designed for founders, directors, company secretaries, and solicitors, this template provides a legally robust, fully compliant foundation for managing company affairs, shareholder rights, and decision-making procedures.

This UK Articles of Association template is suitable for private limited companies (LTDs) and covers essential matters including share structure, director powers, meetings, voting, dividend policy, and shareholder obligations. It provides a cost-effective alternative to bespoke drafting while remaining fully aligned with the Companies Act 2006.

Why Choose This Articles of Association Template?

UK Law Compliant Drafting
Fully aligned with the Companies Act 2006 and established corporate governance practices.

Comprehensive Governance Coverage
Includes rules for share capital, voting, board powers, dividends, and decision-making.

Professionally Drafted
Reflects solicitor-style drafting commonly used in corporate transactions and company formations.

Fully Customisable
Editable format allows tailoring to specific shareholder structures, director arrangements, and company needs.

Time and Cost Efficient
Avoid expensive bespoke drafting while maintaining legal certainty and compliance.

Who Should Use This Template?

• Company founders and directors of private limited companies

• Solicitors and corporate advisers preparing governance documentation

• Shareholders seeking clarity on rights, obligations, and corporate procedures

• Company secretaries managing internal rules and compliance

Key Features Included

• UK-compliant Articles of Association clauses

• Share capital and rights of shareholders

• Director appointment, powers, and duties

• Shareholder meetings, voting procedures, and resolutions

• Dividend policies and rights to profits

• Transfer of shares, pre-emption rights, and exit provisions

• Dispute resolution and amendment procedures

FAQs About Articles of Association

Q: What are articles of association?
They are the internal rules of a company governing management, shareholder rights, and company decision-making.

Q: Are Articles of Association legally binding in the UK?
Yes. They are required for all companies incorporated in England and Wales and enforceable under the Companies Act 2006.

Q: Can this template be customised for my company?
Yes. It can be tailored to reflect your specific shareholder arrangements, director powers, and corporate structure.

Q: How does this differ from a shareholders agreement?
Articles are filed with Companies House and govern formal company procedures; shareholders agreements are private contracts that regulate relationships between shareholders.

Q: How do I use this template?
Complete the company name, share capital, director, and shareholder details, customise provisions as needed, and adopt the articles formally during company formation or amendment.