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Part I · Incorporation of Companies and Related Matters Essential Characteristics of Companies

13. Contents of articles

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

The articles of association of a company may provide for any matter not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act other than the First Schedule hereto, and in particular may provide for—

(a)

the objects of the company ;

(b)

the rights and obligations of shareholders of the company ; and

(c)

the management and administration of the company.

Part II

Private Companies

Part III

Companies Limited by Guarantee

Part IV

Shares and Debentures Prospectus

Part V

Shareholders and Their Rights and Obligations

Part VI

Registration of Charges Registration of Charges with Registrar

Part VII

Management and Administration Registered Office

Part VIII

Amalgamations

Part IX

Compromises with Creditors

Part X

Approval of Arrangements, Amalgamations, and Compromises by Court

Part XI

Provisions Relating to Offshore Companies

Part XII

Winding Up

Part XIII

Administrators Appointment of Administrator

Part XIV

Floating Charges

Part XV

Receivers and Managers

Part XVI

Registrar-General of Companies and Registration Appointment of Officers

Part XVII

Application of Act to Existing Companies

Part XVIII

Overseas Companies

Part XIX

Advisory Commission

Part XX

Companies Disputes Board

Part XXI

Offences Miscellaneous Offences

Part XXII

Miscellaneous Prohibition of Partnership with More Than Twenty Members

Part XXIII

Repeals and Amendments

Schedules