Before you begin (Lodge conversion)

Before you begin

This service allows a user to lodge a request to covert a company from one type to another, eg convert from a private to a close company. 

Please ensure you have the following documents. 

  1. Conversion to a Close Company
  • A resolution from the company
  • An accounting officer’s consent form. 
  • Constitution (optional)
  • Supporting documents (optional)

NB: a close company has 5 or less members. 

  1. Conversion to a Company Limited by Guarantee
  • A resolution from the company
  • A constitution (and translation if it is not in English)
  • Supporting documents (optional)
  1. Conversion to a Public Company
  • A resolution from the company
  • Constitution (optional)
  • Supporting documents (optional)
  1. Conversion to a Private Company
  • A resolution from the company
  • A constitution (optional)
  • Supporting documents (optional)

NB: A private company has 25 or less shareholders. 

The request will be sent to CIPA for approval and a response issued within 24 hours. 

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