Every company that is formed must have Articles of Association.
The Inform Direct formation wizard allows you to choose between:
- The Model Articles;
- Enhanced articles; or
- Bespoke articles which is what this guide will address.
Note: You cannot add Articles of Association if the company is an LLP although we do provide a template LLP Agreement if one is required.
This option is presented at Step 3 of the formations wizard. Below you will see a £20 + VAT fee, this is not applicable for subscribers to Inform Direct.
To upload your own Bespoke articles, select the applicable radio button.
Note: Please ensure the file name does not contain any special characters such as commas or full stops as this can prevent the upload for security reasons.
You should have the bespoke articles ready. They must:
- Be complete
- NOT include the memorandum of association
- Should be saved as a PDF.
You can 'drag' the PDF document from your desktop to the 'drop' area on your screen. Alternatively, use the browse feature to select the prepared PDF file.
Note: The document you upload will be sent to Companies House without being reviewed by Inform Direct. It is your responsibility to ensure that the articles are correctly drawn up and that you have attached the correct version.
Common questions
What does "The company has legal restriction on changes to its articles" do?
It is an optional tick box shown when you add bespoke articles. You can leave it unticked or tick it, and you can continue either way — it doesn't change what is filed or stop you proceeding.
Do I have to upload bespoke articles?
No. Bespoke articles are optional. If you want the Model Articles or Enhanced articles, choose that option at Step 3 instead of the bespoke radio button. You are only asked for a PDF if the bespoke articles option is selected.
I'm being asked to upload a bespoke document but I don't have one, or I can't continue.
Check that the bespoke articles radio button has not been selected by mistake and choose Model or Enhanced articles instead. If you still can't continue, email support@informdirect.co.uk with the company name and a screenshot of Step 3 and we'll look into it.
Also known as: legal restriction tick box, entrenched articles, can't proceed without uploading articles, error asking for bespoke document, standard articles option missing, Documents & Extras.