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Commerce · Q224

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Commerce · question 224

Q224

The charter of a company which defines the limitations and powers of the company is called

A.
Memorandum of Association
Answer
B.
Articles of Association
C.
Statutory Report
D.
Certificate of Commencement

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The memorandum of association of a company is the charter and defines the limitation of the power of the company established under Companies Act. Memorandum of Association is the most important document of a company. It states the objects for which the company is formed. It contains the rights, privileges and powers of the company. Hence it is called a charter of the company. It is treated as the constitution of the company. It determines the relationship between the company and the outsiders.