Model articles rarely fit every business. We help you avoid ambiguity and future disputes by tailoring provisions such as share classes, voting and dividend rights, director appointment/removal, reserved matters, drag/tag-along, leaver provisions, pre-emption on new issues and transfers, notice and quorum rules, and written resolutions.
Whether at incorporation or by special resolution later, we prepare compliant documentation, align your statutory registers, and file updated articles at Companies House — keeping everything consistent for due diligence, investor onboarding, and day-to-day governance.
Why Choose Accusolve for Articles of Association?
Governance that supports growth, clarity, and compliance:
- Tailored drafting or enhancement of model articles
- Clear alignment with your share classes & founder/investor needs
- Practical guidance on pre-emption, transfers, drag/tag-along
- Companies House filing and board/shareholder documentation
- Plain-English explanations and ongoing compliance support
Our Articles of Association Service Includes:
- Review of existing or model articles and risk/fit analysis
- Drafting bespoke clauses (share rights, decision-making, transfers)
- Creation/amendment of share classes and pre-emption terms
- Special resolution drafting and Companies House filing
- Update of statutory records and PSC register
- Seamless incorporation with company registration
When to Replace or Update Model Articles
Consider bespoke articles when your ownership or operations evolve:
- Bringing in co-founders, advisers, or early investors
- Issuing new share classes or implementing vesting/leaver rules
- Setting reserved matters and consent thresholds
- Clarifying director decision-making and conflicts procedures
- Preparing for funding, banking, or commercial due diligence
Articles of Association — FAQs
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What are Articles of Association?
The Articles are a company’s internal rulebook. They set out how decisions are made, the powers of directors, shareholder rights, procedures for issuing or transferring shares, meetings, and more.
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Do I need bespoke articles or are model articles enough?
Model articles may suit very simple ownership. If you have multiple founders, investors, or specific share rights, bespoke articles provide clarity and help prevent disputes or delays in deals.
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Can I change my articles after incorporation?
Yes. Shareholders can pass a special resolution to adopt new or amended articles at any time. We’ll prepare the resolution and file the new articles at Companies House.
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How do Articles differ from a shareholders’ agreement?
Articles are filed publicly and bind the company and members. A shareholders’ agreement is private between the shareholders (and sometimes the company). Both should be consistent to avoid conflict.
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What typical clauses should I consider including?
Pre-emption on new share issues and transfers, drag/tag-along, leaver provisions, class rights and dividends, director appointment/removal and quorum, written resolutions, conflicts, and dispute mechanisms.
