1. MOA stands for Memorandum of Association whereas AOA means Articles of Association. Both these documents act as important source of information for various shareholders and other stakeholders associated with a Company.
2. MOA reveals the name, aims, objectives, registered office address, clause regarding limited liability, minimum paid up capital and share capital of a Company. In short, it explains the relationship of a Company with outside world.
3. AOAs are the necessary documents to be submitted when the company is incorporated with the registrar of Companies (ROC). When AOAs are in conjunction with the MOA, they are called the Constitution of the Company.