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Articles Of Incorporation Association
"I need Articles of Incorporation/Association for a new private technology startup in Lagos, with provisions for future venture capital investment and employee share options, planned for incorporation in March 2025."
1. Company Name and Type: Specifies the company name and whether it's private or public limited by shares
2. Registered Office: States the location of the company's registered office in Nigeria
3. Objects of the Company: Details the business purposes and activities the company is authorized to undertake
4. Share Capital: Specifies the authorized share capital, types of shares, and rights attached to different share classes
5. Members' Liability: States that liability of members is limited to amount unpaid on shares
6. Share Rights and Restrictions: Details voting rights, dividend rights, and transfer restrictions on shares
7. General Meetings: Procedures for calling and conducting shareholder meetings
8. Directors and Management: Appointment, removal, powers, and duties of directors
9. Company Secretary: Appointment and duties of the company secretary
10. Dividends and Reserves: Rules governing dividend declarations and maintenance of reserves
1. Pre-emptive Rights: Used when shareholders should have first right to purchase new shares - common in private companies
2. Tag-Along Rights: Include when minority shareholders need protection in case of majority share sales
3. Foreign Ownership Provisions: Required when company has or anticipates foreign shareholders
4. Multiple Share Classes: Include when company needs different classes of shares with varying rights
5. Board Committees: Required for public companies and recommended for larger private companies
6. Electronic Communications: Modern provision allowing for electronic notices and virtual meetings
1. Share Capital Structure: Detailed breakdown of initial share capital allocation and classes
2. First Directors: List of initial directors and their details
3. Board Meeting Procedures: Detailed procedures for conducting board meetings
4. Share Transfer Forms: Template forms for share transfers
5. Proxy Forms: Standard proxy forms for use in general meetings
6. Corporate Seal Specifications: Description and rules for use of corporate seal
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Telecommunications
Entertainment
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Corporate Secretariat
Compliance
Board of Directors
Executive Management
Corporate Affairs
Risk Management
Shareholder Relations
Corporate Governance
Administrative
Chief Executive Officer
Company Secretary
Legal Counsel
Corporate Lawyer
Compliance Officer
Board Director
Chief Financial Officer
Corporate Governance Officer
Risk Manager
Managing Director
Board Chairman
Chief Operating Officer
Corporate Affairs Manager
Shareholder Relations Manager
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