03 August 2024
### MOA & AOA for an Online Company
**MOA (Memorandum of Association) and AOA (Articles of Association)** for an online company like Flipkart or Snapdeal generally include clauses that allow the company to operate in various business activities related to e-commerce, online transactions, and retail. While you can't access the exact MOA and AOA of Flipkart or Snapdeal directly from the ROC website due to confidentiality and proprietary information, you can draft a similar document by including the main object clauses pertinent to an online business.
Here’s a sample format for the MOA and AOA for an online company:
#### **Sample MOA for an Online Company**
**1. Name Clause:**
```plaintext The name of the Company is [Your Company Name] Private Limited. ```
**2. Registered Office Clause:**
```plaintext The Registered Office of the Company will be situated in the State of [Your State]. ```
**3. Object Clause:**
**Main Objects:**
```plaintext a) To carry on the business of e-commerce and to operate, manage and run an online portal or website for selling and buying goods, services, and products of all kinds including but not limited to electronics, apparel, accessories, home goods, and personal items.
b) To engage in the business of providing online services including but not limited to web hosting, digital marketing, and online payment solutions.
c) To establish, operate, and manage online marketplaces and platforms for the trading of goods and services.
d) To carry on the business of retail and wholesale distribution of goods through online platforms and physical stores.
e) To develop, maintain, and provide software, applications, and technology solutions for e-commerce and related business activities. ```
**Other Objects:**
```plaintext a) To carry on the business of consultancy and advisory services related to e-commerce, digital marketing, and technology.
b) To invest in, acquire, and manage shares, stocks, debentures, and other securities in other companies having similar objects.
c) To undertake and execute any trust, contract, or engagement for the benefit of the company or its shareholders. ```
**4. Liability Clause:**
```plaintext The liability of the members is limited. ```
**5. Capital Clause:**
```plaintext The authorized share capital of the Company is Rs. [Amount] divided into [Number] equity shares of Rs. [Amount] each. ```
#### **Sample AOA for an Online Company**
**1. Share Capital:**
```plaintext The share capital of the Company shall be as stated in the Memorandum of Association. ```
**2. Shareholders' Rights:**
```plaintext a) Each shareholder shall have the right to vote, receive dividends, and participate in the distribution of assets upon liquidation, according to the number of shares held.
b) The Company may issue shares with different rights, as prescribed by the Articles. ```
**3. General Meetings:**
```plaintext a) The Company shall hold Annual General Meetings in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
b) All other meetings of the shareholders shall be called Extraordinary General Meetings. ```
**4. Board of Directors:**
```plaintext a) The number of directors shall not be less than two and not more than fifteen.
b) The Board of Directors shall manage the business and affairs of the Company as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. ```
**5. Dividend:**
```plaintext The Company may declare dividends out of profits in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. ```
**6. Accounts and Audit:**
```plaintext a) The Company shall maintain proper books of accounts and have them audited annually.
b) The financial year of the Company shall end on the 31st day of March each year. ```
### **Accessing MOA and AOA from ROC**
You cannot access the MOA and AOA of specific companies like Flipkart or Snapdeal directly from the ROC website due to privacy and confidentiality. However, you can:
1. **Visit the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) Portal:** Use the [MCA Services](https://www.mca.gov.in/) portal to check for company information and filings. For detailed documents like MOA and AOA, you might need to pay a fee and request the documents.
2. **Company Profiles and Reports:** Some companies provide summaries of their business structure and objectives in their public reports or investor relations sections on their websites.
3. **Company Secretary Services:** For specific company information or detailed document requests, consider consulting with a company secretary or legal professional.
If you need further customization or specific details, it’s best to consult with a legal expert or company secretary who can provide tailored advice and documents.