The Certificate of Incorporation and Memorandum and Articles of Association are essential documents required for company formation in India under the Companies Act, 2013. These documents are filed with and approved by the Registrar of Companies (ROC) during the incorporation process. The Certificate of Incorporation serves as the birth certificate of the company, while the Memorandum of Association defines the company's relationship with external stakeholders and its authorized activities. The Articles of Association detail the internal regulations for company management. These documents are crucial as they establish the company's legal identity, outline its objectives, define its capital structure, and govern its operations. They are referred to throughout the company's existence for matters ranging from routine operations to significant corporate actions, serving as the fundamental constitution of the company under Indian law.

1. Certificate of Incorporation: Official document issued by ROC containing company name, CIN, date of incorporation, and registration details

2. Memorandum of Association - Name Clause: States the name of the company and type (private/public)

3. Memorandum of Association - Registered Office Clause: Specifies the state where registered office is located

4. Memorandum of Association - Objects Clause: Details the main objects, ancillary objects, and other objects of the company

5. Memorandum of Association - Liability Clause: States the nature of liability of members

6. Memorandum of Association - Capital Clause: Specifies the authorized share capital of the company

7. Articles of Association - Preliminary: Includes interpretation clause and definitions

8. Articles of Association - Share Capital and Variation of Rights: Provisions regarding share capital, share certificates, transfer of shares

9. Articles of Association - Directors: Provisions regarding appointment, powers, proceedings of directors

10. Articles of Association - General Meetings: Rules for conducting general meetings, voting rights, proxies

11. Articles of Association - Management: Provisions for company management, key managerial personnel

12. Articles of Association - Accounts and Audit: Provisions regarding maintenance of accounts and audit procedures

13. Articles of Association - Winding Up: Provisions regarding dissolution of company

14. Declarations and Signatures: Subscriber signatures and witness details