- 10 Marks
Question
(a) Ngozi and Kolade are promoters of a new company. You are required to advise them on the following:
(i) FIVE items they must include in the Memorandum of Association; (5 Marks)
(ii) FIVE documents of incorporation to be filed. (5 Marks)
Answer
(a) (i) Five items that promoters of a company must include in the Memorandum of Association are:
- The name of the company: This should be unique and must not resemble the name of any existing company.
- The object or business clause: This outlines the purpose for which the company is established.
- The address of the registered office: The registered office must be located in Nigeria.
- Type of company: Indicate whether it is a private or public company.
- The names of the subscribers: This includes the names and shareholdings of the initial members.
(ii) Five documents of incorporation to be filed by the promoters are:
- Memorandum and Articles of Association: These documents govern the company’s operations.
- Notice of the Registered Office: A document specifying the address of the company’s registered office.
- List and Particulars of Directors: This includes details about the directors and their consent to act.
- Statement of Authorized Share Capital: Indicating the share capital of the company.
- Return on Allotment of Share Capital: A statement indicating the shares allotted to the subscribers.
- Tags: Business Law, Company Formation, Memorandum of Association
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Company Law
- Series: MAY 2012
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