Difference between Memorandum of Association and Article of Association

Basis of Difference	Memorandum of Association	Article of Association
1.Definition	It is that document of company which shows company's objectives, company's rights and area limitations. It is the charter of company	This is that document which shows internal rules of company. It is necessary for the management of company. It clears the rights of managers.
2. Apply the Section	Indian company law's section 2(28) applies for making MOA.	Indian company law's section 2(2) applies for making AOA.
3. Contents	In documents, following are main contents a) name of clause b) registered office clause c) objective clause d) Liability and capital clause	There are not any fixed clauses but following contents may be increased or decreased a) Adoption of preliminary contracts c) No. of shares and price d) allotment and call of shares
4. Apply doctrine	Doctrine of ultravirse applies on MOA	Doctrine of indoor management applies on AOA