◈Definition
The Memorandum of Association is the foundational constitutional document of an Indian company. It sets out the company's name, the state in which its registered office is situated, its objects (the business it is authorised to carry on), the liability of members, and the authorised share capital. The MOA can be amended — name changes, object clause changes, capital increases — but each amendment requires a formal resolution and filing with the ROC.
◉See also
Articles of Association(AOA)
The document setting out the internal governance and management rules of a company.
Authorised Capital
The maximum share capital a company is legally permitted to issue.
Form SH-7 (Capital Changes)(SH-7)
The form used to notify the ROC of any change in a company's authorised share capital.
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