Document background
The Articles of Association and Memorandum of Association are foundational documents required under Belgian law for incorporating any company. These documents must be prepared in accordance with the Belgian Code of Companies and Associations (CCA) and executed before a Belgian notary public. The Articles of Association and Memorandum of Association establish the company's legal existence, define its purpose and activities, set out the rights and obligations of shareholders, and provide the framework for corporate governance. They are essential for company registration and ongoing operations, serving as the primary reference for resolving internal disputes and governing relationships between shareholders. The documents must be filed with the clerk's office of the competent Enterprise Court and published in the Belgian Official Gazette.
