Memo and Arts Change

This page outlines the documents which must be submitted for the re-registration of the following types of companies:

  • Limited to unlimited
  • Unlimited to limited
  • Private limited company to public limited company
  • Public limited company to private limited company
  • Society to company

Special/ordinary resolution

Forms G1 / G2: The resolution presented for filing must not be handwritten but must be either printed or typed and dated. The resolution must be signed by a current officer of the company per CRO records. It should be noted that special rules apply where resolutions are passed granting assistance for the purchase of own shares.

Where a resolution increases Share Capital, Form B4 must also be submitted.

Where Share Capital is cancelled (other than by court order), consolidated, sub-divided or redeemed, Form 28(B7) must also be submitted .

Link to Forms Page B4-B7   Link to Fees Page   Link to Forms Page G1

Special resolution for change of name

Form G1Q: Special resolution for change of name must also be printed or typed and dated and the current name of the company must appear as it is written on the certificate of incorporation. No other resolutions should appear on this form. Copy of the revised memorandum and articles of association with the new name must be submitted with the resolution and form.

Resolutions amending the memorandum and/or articles of association of a limited company must be accompanied by an amended text incorporating all changes that might may have occurred since the original memorandum and articles of association were filed up to the current date.

The following general requirements apply:

  • The amended text must be printed or typed.
  • The document must contain the complete and up-to-date text of both the memorandum and the articles, including the subscriber details in each case. All changes effected since incorporation of the company must be embodied in the text.
  • Manuscript alterations are not acceptable.
  • The correct numerical sequence of paragraphs must be maintained.
  • No document will be accepted if it is illegible or would be difficult to scan or copy.
  • Photocopied texts are acceptable only if the print is easily legible and is capable of being re-photocopied and scanned satisfactorily.

Link to Fees Page     Link to Forms Page G1Q

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