ILLIGAL ASSOCIATION

ILLIGAL ASSOCIATION
An association, partnership or a company,
·        Consisting of more than 20 members,
·        Formed for the purpose of carrying on a business, &
·        For the acquisition of gains
Is required to be registered under companies ordinance 1984, if not so registered it would be considered an illegal association.

Exceptions
·        Any society, body or association (other then partnership) formed or incorporated under any other Pakistani law.
·        Joint family carrying on joint family business
·        Partnership of two or more joint families where total number of members (other than minor members) does not exceed 20 members.
·        A partnership formed to carry on practice as lawyer, accountant, other profession where practice as a limited liability company is not permitted under the relevant laws and regulations for such practice.

Consequences of illegal association
·        Members cannot claim any relief against each others and against outsiders.
·        Company loses its legal existence
·        Members of such association
o       Shall become personally liable for the liabilities of the company, &
o       Shall be fined up to Rs.5000

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