{"id":181619,"date":"2023-06-14T00:49:41","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T23:49:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/?p=181619"},"modified":"2026-06-22T02:57:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T01:57:57","slug":"change-company-articles-of-association","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/corporations\/change-company-articles-of-association\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change a Company&#8217;s Articles of Association"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A company\u2019s articles of association is a constitutional document that governs a company&#8217;s internal management and shareholder rights under Australian corporate law, as regulated by the <em>Corporations Act 2001<\/em> (Cth) and administered by ASIC. It operates as a binding contract between the company, its directors, and its shareholders. This article explains the procedure for changing your company&#8217;s articles of association and highlights key considerations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Articles of Association?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All companies must have articles of association. Articles typically take three main forms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>unamended model articles of association;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>amended model articles of association; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>bespoke (tailored) articles of association.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/model-articles-for-private-companies-limited-by-shares\/model-articles-for-private-companies-limited-by-shares\">Model Articles<\/a> are generic articles that apply by default (under the <em>Companies Act 2006<\/em>), and set out basic rules governing the company.\u00a0 Small companies may seek to rely on these.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--star\">\n    <p>Companies may also amend certain provisions of the Model Articles to suit their purposes. For instance, many companies modify Model Article 14, which restricts directors from voting on matters where they have a conflict of interest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Larger companies and those incorporated with legal assistance may adopt bespoke articles suited to their particular needs and objectives. Bespoke articles are valuable for companies with complex ownership structures, multiple share classes, or specific governance requirements that standard model articles cannot adequately address. They allow provisions for the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>drag-along and tag-along rights;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pre-emption rights on share transfers; and\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>detailed decision-making procedures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n    <p>If you need clarification on your articles of association, consult a solicitor for advice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Should I Change My Company\u2019s Articles?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/corporations\/articles-of-association\/\">Articles of association<\/a> can be amended where existing provisions restrict the company or its directors from taking desired actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--star\">\n    <p>A common example arises with share issuances. Under the <em>Companies Act<\/em>, shareholders have statutory pre-emptive rights over new ordinary shares (or options over ordinary shares). Companies seeking flexibility in raising capital may amend their articles to display these rights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Model Article 14 is another frequent target for amendment. In its unamended form, a director with an interest in a matter before the board cannot vote without shareholder approval by ordinary resolution. For small companies where directors and shareholders are the same individuals, this is often impractical, and the article is commonly amended or disapproved accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Articles should also be reviewed and amended ahead of significant structural changes, including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>investment rounds;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>mergers; or\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>acquisitions.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Investment transactions frequently require bespoke provisions such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>investor veto rights;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>board composition requirements; and\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>exit mechanisms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other common reasons for amendment include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>creating new share classes with special rights;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>establishing employee 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For example, a company cannot amend its articles in any way that interferes with the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>power of shareholders to <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/corporations\/ordinary-vs-special-resolution\/\">change articles by special resolution<\/a>;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>power of shareholders to pass written resolutions; or\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the statutory threshold for removing directors.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amendments to a company&#8217;s articles must be passed by special resolution, requiring at least 75% of eligible votes cast in favour. This threshold cannot be lowered, and directors cannot be granted unilateral power to amend the articles. Any provision attempting to circumvent these requirements has no legal effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n    <p>In practice, any shareholder could challenge the company in court. If successful, the court can intervene to unwind any effect from the improper article.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Process for Changing My Company\u2019s Articles?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shareholders must pass a special resolution to change the company&#8217;s articles. Both shareholders and directors can propose resolutions to amend articles. 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The directors must obtain a quorum to approve proposing a resolution to the shareholders to amend the company&#8217;s articles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Board Approval<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the meeting, the board must agree to the resolution&#8217;s wording for presentation to the shareholders. This typically requires a simple majority of the board, though your company&#8217;s articles may specify otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Shareholder Resolution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The board must vote to convene a shareholders&#8217; meeting by giving appropriate notice. Alternatively, they can propose the amendment via written resolution, which does not require a general meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The shareholders must pass the resolution by special resolution, requiring at least 75% of eligible votes in favour. Directors must comply with proper procedures for giving notice of the meeting or circulating the written resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Implementation and Filing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the shareholders pass the resolution with at least 75% of votes, the directors should convene a second board meeting to formally adopt the amended articles. They should also arrange to send the relevant documents to Companies House to comply with reporting obligations. These documents include a copy of the special resolution and, where appropriate, a copy of the amended articles.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"my-7 lg:my-10 border-y-2 border-gray-100 py-7 lg:py-10 flex flex-col sm:flex-row items-start gap-10\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-52 mx-auto my-0! rounded\" src=\"https:\/\/img.legalvision.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/05\/19030711\/Screen-Shot-2023-05-19-at-12.06.02-pm.png\" alt=\"Front page of publication\"\n                 loading=\"lazy\" width=\"208\" height=\"298\">\n                <section>\n            <div class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Board Resolution<\/div>\n            <div class=\"body-text\">\n                <p>This template helps you document important and major decisions or actions reached in board meetings. <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            \n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/documents\/board-minutes-first-meeting-directors\/\" class=\" block px-5 py-3.5 max-w-fit bg-orange button__hover transition rounded text-white font-bold text-lg no-underline uppercase leading-tight text-center\" target=\"\" rel=\"\">Download Now<\/a>        <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n    <p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Key Statistics<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>4,876,981:<\/strong>\u00a0Every UK company is required to hold articles of association under the Companies Act 2006, making this the foundational document for the majority of registered businesses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>890,684:<\/strong> new company incorporations in the UK during the financial year ending March 2024, an 11.2% increase on the previous year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>663,167:<\/strong> Company dissolutions in the UK during the financial year ending March 2024, a 13.2% increase on the prior year.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Companies House, <em>Incorporated companies in the UK October to December 2025<\/em>, January 2026.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Companies House, <em>Companies register activities April 2023 to March 2024<\/em>, November 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The articles of association govern how the company is managed and specify which matters require shareholder approval. Given their fundamental importance, companies may periodically wish to change their articles. All amendments require approval by at least 75% of eligible shareholders via special resolution. Companies must comply with formal requirements when proposing and passing resolutions to amend articles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LegalVision provides ongoing legal support for businesses through our fixed-fee legal membership. Our experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/corporate-lawyers-lp\/\"><strong>corporate lawyers<\/strong><\/a> help businesses manage contracts, employment law, disputes, intellectual property, and more, with unlimited access to specialist lawyers for a fixed monthly fee. To learn more about LegalVision\u2019s legal membership, call <a href=\"tel:+448081968584\" class=\"AVANSERnumber dynamic-number\">0808 196 8584<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/membership\/\">visit our membership page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1686699837361\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are a company\u2019s articles of association?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can think of a company\u2019s articles of association as a rule book that sets out who has the authority to do certain things, like entering into transactions. Articles of association are the most important constitutional document for each company.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1686699852117\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Where can I find a company\u2019s articles of association?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can search for any company registered in the UK on Companies House\u2019s website, and the company\u2019s articles will be available to download.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1768192710193\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">How long does it take to change a company\u2019s articles of association?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The process of changing a company\u2019s articles of association can vary in duration. Typically, it takes between 2-4 weeks from the initial board meeting to file the amended articles with Companies House. However, this timeline can be shorter for simple changes in small companies or longer for complex amendments in larger organisations.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1768192723739\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can a company operate without articles of association?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, a company cannot operate without articles of association. Under the <em>Companies Act 2006<\/em>, every company must have articles of association. If a company is incorporated without filing bespoke articles, the relevant model articles will automatically apply by default.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A company\u2019s articles of association is a constitutional document that governs a company&#8217;s internal management and shareholder rights under Australian corporate law, as regulated by the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and administered by ASIC. 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