19. Power of Secretary of State to prescribe model articles

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Companies Act 2006 (c. 46)
Part 3 A company's constitution (ss. 17-38)
Chapter 2 Articles of association (ss. 18-28)
General (ss. 18-20)
19. Power of Secretary of State to prescribe model articles

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Version status: In force | Document consolidation status: Updated to reflect all known changes

Version date: 1 October 2009 - onwards

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(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations prescribe model articles of association for companies.

(2) Different model articles may be prescribed for different descriptions of company.

(3) A company may adopt all or any of the provisions of model articles.

(4) Any amendment of model articles by regulations under this section does not affect a company registered before the amendment takes effect.

"Amendment" here includes addition, alteration or repeal.

(5) Regulations under this section are subject to negative resolution procedure.

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