Which document outlines the internal running and governance of a limited company?

• A. Articles of Association
• B. Certificate of Incorporation
• C. Memorandum of Association
• D. Deed of Partnership

Answer: (A)

The internal running and governance of a limited company are set out in its Articles of Association. This document acts as the company’s internal constitution, detailing how the business is to be run: the powers and duties of directors, how meetings are held, voting rights, procedures for appointing or removing directors, and how decisions are made.

The other documents serve different purposes: the Certificate of Incorporation confirms the company’s legal existence and basic details like its name and registration number; the Memorandum of Association historically stated the company’s aims and scope (now largely limited in effect); and the Deed of Partnership applies to partnerships, not limited companies.