Companies Act 2007 · As enacted · Part I · Incorporation of Companies and Related Matters Essential Characteristics of Companies
13. Contents of articles
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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—
the objects of the company ;
the rights and obligations of shareholders of the company ; and
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