Just how well do the model articles stand up?
There has been much debate surrounding the benefits (or otherwise) of the Model Articles. Here are the key differences between the model articles and Jordans standard articles for a private company limited by shares.
Provision for
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Model Articles
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Jordans articles
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Alternate directors
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No
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Yes
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How a secretary is appointed or removed from company
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No
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Yes
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Nil or partly paid shares and all the consequential provisions– lien/forfeiture/ calls on shares etc.
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No
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Yes. There are consequential amendments in relation to share certificates, capitalisation of profits and dividends. Provision has been made for consolidation of shares as well
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Termination of director’s appointment if absent from directors’ meetings for 6 months and the other directors agree that he should be removed
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No
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Yes
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Conflicts of interest of directors
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Yes
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Jordans provide additional clarity.
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Issue of shares and pre-emption
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Yes
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Jordans provisions are much clearer, providing pre-emption rights in relation to shares. Shares may be issued as nil, partly or fully paid
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Written resolutions
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No – see relevant sections of the Act
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Yes – Jordans flag up where the relevant sections can be found and highlight that cannot be used to remove a director or auditor
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Notice of general meetings
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No – see the Act
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Yes – Jordans show where this can be found in the Act – section 311 etc.
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Quorum at general meetings
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No – see the Act (s318)
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Yes. If there is a sole member this is one. Where there are two or more this is two.
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Voting at general meetings
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No – see the Act
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Yes – on show of hands / on poll and also removes right to vote if shareholder has not paid any sums due to the company
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Delivery of proxy notices
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No – see the Act
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Yes
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Communications
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No
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Yes – useful for setting rules on when documents are deemed received by members via the different methods of delivery, etc.
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Company seals
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Only provides for one director to sign in the presence of a witness who must attest etc.
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Jordans allow for all the possible variations as well i.e. two directors/ director and secretary as well as one director in front of witness etc.
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Share transfers
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Does not include statutory requirement to notify of reasons for refusal
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Jordans do
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