{"id":181619,"date":"2023-06-14T00:49:41","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T23:49:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/?p=181619"},"modified":"2026-05-28T05:12:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T04:12:40","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><em>Under the Companies Act 2006<\/em>, a company&#8217;s articles of association are its primary constitutional document. They set out the rules that govern how the company is managed and define who has authority to act on its behalf. The Act gives shareholders the power to amend those rules, but only through a special resolution requiring at least 75% of eligible votes. <em>The Companies (Model Articles) Regulations 2008 <\/em>provide default articles for companies incorporated after 1 October 2009. Many companies adopt bespoke articles to suit their governance needs. Once shareholders pass a special resolution to amend the articles, the company must file the updated documents with Companies House within 15 days. This article will discuss the general procedure for changing your company\u2019s articles of association and specific relevant considerations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n    <p>It is important to note that the articles of association are distinct from the memorandum of association. While the memorandum historically contained important information about the company\u2019s constitution, since the <em>Companies Act 2006<\/em>, its role has been significantly reduced. For companies formed on or after <em>1 October 2009<\/em>, the memorandum serves only as evidence of the founders\u2019 intention to form a company and cannot be amended.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Articles of Association?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All companies must have articles of association. Articles of association come in three main forms, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>unamended model articles of association;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>amended model articles of association; and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>bespoke articles of association, also called tailored articles.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n    <p>Each of these forms serves different purposes and can be suitable for different types of companies depending on their specific needs and circumstances.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unamended Model Articles of Association<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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 of association<\/a> are generic articles of association that apply in default of a company choosing to adopt bespoke articles or otherwise amend the model articles. They are designed to suit most companies, especially small ones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--idea\">\n    <p>The model articles are prescribed by the Companies (Model Articles) Regulations 2008 and are available for private companies limited by shares, private companies limited by guarantee, and public companies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Amended Model Articles of Association<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, companies may wish to amend certain of the model articles to suit their purposes. For instance, many companies disapprove of Model Article 14, which limits the directors\u2019 ability to vote on matters in which they may have a conflict of interest. Where a company broadly has the model articles but has made minor amendments or variations, these are amended articles of association.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bespoke Articles of Association<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, larger companies and companies incorporated with the help of a law firm may adopt bespoke articles suited to their own particular needs and objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some common reasons for adopting bespoke articles include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Updating governance structures<\/strong>: As a company grows or its management structure evolves, it may need to update its articles to reflect new decision-making processes or board structures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accommodating new investors<\/strong>: When bringing in new investors, especially in private companies, it may be necessary to amend the articles to include specific rights or protections for these investors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preparing for an IPO:<\/strong> If a private company is planning to go public, it will need to amend its articles to comply with the requirements for public companies and stock exchange regulations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Should I Change My Company\u2019s Articles?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Suppose you find a term in the articles that prohibits your company or its directors from undertaking specific actions as the company otherwise wishes. In that case, you may amend the articles. Again, Model Article 14 is an excellent example of this. In its unamended state, any director with any interest in a particular matter put to the board is not eligible to vote <em>unless<\/em> they obtain the consent of the shareholders through an ordinary resolution.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In practice, this is a cumbersome restraint on the directors, especially for small companies where directors and shareholders are the same. Therefore, all the directors\/shareholders (being the same) may choose to amend the articles to disapply Model Article 14.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n    <p>Likewise, you can implement a bespoke rule in your articles. 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Therefore, in principle, nothing stops a company from amending its articles to require the directors to sing a song or perform a dance before every board meeting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are certain matters that company law prevents a company\u2019s articles from interfering with. In brief, 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 change articles by special resolution;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>notice period for a general meeting of the shareholders or the quorum;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>power of shareholders to pass written resolutions; or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>requisite threshold for removing directors.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In particular, the <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/corporations\/rights-of-shareholders\/\">power of the shareholders<\/a> to change articles by special resolution is essential to consider. Company law is clear that a special resolution of the shareholders must pass all amendments to the articles. Special resolutions require eligible shareholders to cast at least 75% of their votes in favour.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n    <p>If your company tries to amend its articles with any provision that interferes with this fundamental company law matter, the articles have no legal effect. In practice, any shareholder could claim against the company in court.<\/p>\n<p>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>In short, shareholders must pass a <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/corporations\/ordinary-vs-special-resolution\/\">special resolution<\/a> to change the company\u2019s articles. Generally, shareholders and directors can propose resolutions to amend the company\u2019s articles. As it is more common for directors to propose resolutions, below is a generic procedure plan for amending a company\u2019s articles.&nbsp;<\/p>\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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Generic Procedure Plan to Amend a Company\u2019s Articles&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Firstly, the directors must convene a board meeting and provide appropriate notice. The director must obtain a quorum to approve the proposal and submit a resolution to the shareholders to amend the company\u2019s articles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the meeting, the board must agree to the resolution\u2019s wording and present it to the shareholders. In most cases, this requires a simple majority of the board. However, your company\u2019s articles may specify something different.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thirdly, the board must vote to convene the shareholders\u2019 meeting by giving reasonable notice. Alternatively, they can propose the amendment via a <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/corporations\/written-resolution\/\">written resolution<\/a>. This does not require a general meeting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the shareholders must pass the resolution by a special resolution, which requires at least 75% of the eligible votes in favour of the resolution. As directors, you must comply with the proper procedures for giving notice of the meeting or circulating the written resolution.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the directors should convene a second board meeting if the shareholders pass the resolution by at least 75% of votes. At the meeting, they should propose further resolutions to amend the articles. Likewise, they should undertake to send the relevant documents to Companies House to comply with their reporting obligations. These documents include copies of the special resolutions.&nbsp;<\/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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Filing Amended Articles With Companies House<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once shareholders pass a special resolution to amend the articles, the company must file the relevant documents with Companies House within 15 days. This is a legal obligation under the <em>Companies Act 2006.<\/em> Failing to file within this deadline is a criminal offence and can result in a fine for the company and its officers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The documents to be filed include a copy of the special resolution and a copy of the full, consolidated articles as amended. Companies House requires the complete amended text, not just a list of the changes made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For written resolutions, the 15-day period begins on the date the last required shareholder signs. For resolutions passed at a general meeting, it begins on the date the meeting was held.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Directors are responsible for ensuring filings are made accurately and on time. If the company has grown or its governance structure has changed, this is also a useful point to check whether the articles currently filed at Companies House reflect how the business now operates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The articles of association, or simply articles, govern how the company is managed. The articles also specify which company matters are for the shareholders to vote on. Given the fundamental importance of the articles, companies may, from time to time, wish to change their articles. All articles require the approval of at least 75% of the eligible shareholders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, all companies should comply with the formal requirements when proposing and passing any resolution to amend the company articles. Additionally, it is crucial to ensure that any amendments do not interfere with fundamental company law matters, as such changes would be legally ineffective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LegalVision provides ongoing legal support for companies through our fixed-fee legal membership. Our experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/corporate-lawyers-lp\/\">corporate lawyers<\/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>Under the Companies Act 2006, a company&#8217;s articles of association are its primary constitutional document. They set out the rules that govern how the company is managed and define who has authority to act on its behalf. 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