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The Companies Act of Republic Of Maldives 
Law No: 10/96  (An Unofficial Translation) 

Memorandum and articles of association 

4. Every company shall have a memorandum and articles of association which shall contain the names of the persons forming the company and shall be signed by them in the presence of two witnesses who shall also sign the same. 

Contents of memorandum 

5. The memorandum of every company must state: 
    (a) the name of the company. 
    (b) whether the company is a private company or a public company. 
    (c) the registered office of the company. 
    (d) the objects of the company. 
    (e) the liability of the members. 
    (f) the authorised capital of the company and the manner in which it is to be procured. 

Contents of the articles 

6. (a) The articles of association of every company must prescribe, in accordance with this Act regulations for the company. 
    (b) The articles of association of every private company must state: 
         (1) it cannot sell shares to the public. 
         (2) shares of the company may only be transferred to a party approved by the Board of Directors in accordance with the articles. 
         (3) the number of shareholders of the company is limited to fifty. 

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