The document issued by the registrar of companies to permit a public limited company to commence business is

A.

Memorandum of Association

B.

Certificate of Incorporation

C.

Article of Association

D.

Trading certificate

Correct answer is B

A certificate of incorporation is a legal document/license relating to the formation of a company or corporation. It is a license to form a corporation issued by state government or, in some jurisdictions, by non-governmental entity/corporation.