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Memorandum Of Association For Private Limited Company
"I need a standard Memorandum of Association for a Private Limited Company in South Africa for a new tech startup, with basic share structure and standard governance provisions, planned for incorporation in March 2025."
1. Company Name and Registration Details: Specifies the company's name, registration number, and type of company (private company)
2. Interpretation and Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the memorandum and establishes rules for interpretation
3. Objects and Powers: States the main business objectives and powers of the company
4. Share Capital: Details the authorized share capital, classes of shares, and rights attached to different share classes
5. Issue and Transfer of Shares: Rules governing how shares are issued, transferred, and restrictions on transfer
6. Shareholders Meetings: Procedures for calling and conducting shareholders meetings, voting rights, and quorum requirements
7. Directors: Appointment, removal, powers, and duties of directors, board meetings procedures
8. Company Secretary: Requirements and duties of the company secretary if applicable
9. Financial Matters: Financial year-end, accounting records, annual financial statements, and audit requirements
10. Notices: Methods and requirements for giving notices to shareholders and directors
1. Pre-emptive Rights: Detailed provisions for existing shareholders' rights to purchase new shares before they are offered to outside parties
2. Tag-Along and Drag-Along Rights: Special provisions for share sales, typically included when there are multiple shareholders or potential future exits
3. Dividend Policy: Specific rules for dividend declarations and distributions, if the company wants to establish formal policies
4. Black Economic Empowerment: Specific provisions related to B-BBEE compliance and ownership requirements
5. Alternative Dispute Resolution: Procedures for resolving disputes between shareholders or directors through mediation or arbitration
1. Schedule 1: Share Capital Structure: Detailed breakdown of share classes, numbers, and nominal values
2. Schedule 2: Initial Shareholders: List of founding shareholders and their initial shareholdings
3. Schedule 3: First Directors: Details of the first appointed directors of the company
4. Schedule 4: Share Certificate Format: Template and requirements for share certificates
5. Schedule 5: Reserved Matters: List of decisions requiring special majorities or specific shareholder approval
6. Appendix A: Company Forms: Standard forms for share transfers, proxy appointments, and other corporate actions
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