Company Articles of Association serves as the primary governing document that defines how a company operates within the Indian legal framework. This document is mandatory for all companies incorporating under the Companies Act, 2013, and must be filed with the Registrar of Companies during incorporation. The Articles contain crucial information about share capital, shareholders' rights, board composition, meeting procedures, and other operational aspects. While companies can adopt the model articles provided in Table F of the Companies Act, many choose to customize their Articles of Association to suit their specific business needs while ensuring compliance with Indian corporate law. The document becomes particularly important during corporate actions, disputes, or when seeking investment, as it provides clarity on company procedures and stakeholder rights.

1. Preliminary: Contains interpretation clauses and definitions of terms used throughout the Articles

2. Share Capital and Variation of Rights: Details of authorized share capital, types of shares, and rights attached to different classes of shares

3. Issue of Certificates: Procedures for issuing share certificates, duplicate certificates, and related matters

4. Lien and Calls on Shares: Company's rights over shares and procedures for making calls on partly paid shares

5. Transfer and Transmission of Shares: Procedures and restrictions regarding share transfers and transmission to legal heirs

6. General Meetings: Rules for conducting annual and extraordinary general meetings, including notice periods and procedures

7. Proceedings at General Meetings: Detailed procedures for conducting meetings, voting rights, and passing resolutions

8. Board of Directors: Composition of the board, appointment, removal, and rotation of directors

9. Powers of the Board: Scope and limitations of directors' powers in managing company affairs

10. Proceedings of the Board: Procedures for board meetings, voting, and decision-making

11. Chief Executive Officer, Manager, Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer: Appointment and roles of key managerial personnel

12. Dividends and Reserves: Rules regarding declaration and payment of dividends and creation of reserves

13. Accounts and Audit: Maintenance of accounts, appointment of auditors, and audit procedures

14. Winding Up: Procedures and rights in case of company wind-up

15. Indemnity and Insurance: Protection and insurance for directors and officers