Type 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
  • Public limited company to private unlimited company
  • Society to company (a company can also convert to a society)

In each instance, when the particulars have been completed in accordance with the Companies Acts 1963-2006 the CRO issues a certificate of incorporation which is conclusive evidence that the requirements have been complied with and that the company was authorised to be re-registered.


Limited to unlimited

Form D6

  • The form must be signed by all the members. A person, if so authorised may sign on a members behalf. In such a case, a copy of the members written authorisation should be submitted with the form.
  • The directors' declaration must be signed by either a commissioner for oaths, notary public, a peace commissioner or practising solicitor.
  • Special resolution authorising the re-registration of the company as unlimited. Amended memorandum and articles of association, incorporating all alterations given on Form D6. The special resolution, Form G1, in this instance cannot be completed online. A paper copy of the form can be downloaded from the site.

(Refer to Table E of the Companies Act 1963 and section 52 Companies (Amendment) Act 1983.)

Link to Forms Page D6           Link to Fees Page              Link to Form G1 

Unlimited to limited

Form 86 (D12)

  • Special resolution authorising the re-registration of the company as limited.
  • Amended memorandum and articles of association, altered in accordance with the special resolution. 

The special resolution, Form G1, in this instance cannot be completed online. A paper copy of the form can be downloaded from the site.

Link to Forms Page D12           Link toFees Page               Link to Forms Page G1

Private company to public limited company

Forms 71 and 72 (D1)

  • Form 72 must be declared before either a commissioner for oaths, a notary public or peace commissioner.
  • Special resolution authorising the re-registration of the company as a public limited company.
  • Amended memorandum and articles of association altered in accordance with the special resolution.
(Section 9(1)(b) Companies (Amendment) Act 1983 refers)
  • Copy of auditor's written statement.
  • Copy of relevant balance sheet and auditors unqualified report.
  • Copy of any valuation sheet (if applicable).

(Refer to Second Schedule Companies (Amendment) Act 1983, Part I and II and section 9 Companies (Amendment) Act 1983.)  The special resolution, Form G1, in this instance cannot be completed online. A paper copy of the form can be downloaded from the site.

Link to Forms Page D1             Link toFees Page              Link to Forms Page G1

Public limited company to private limited company

Form 76 (D4)

  • Special resolution authorising the re-registration of the company as a private limited company.
  • Amended memorandum and articles of association altered in accordance with the special resolution.

(Refer to Table A, Part II Companies Act 1963 and section 14 Companies (Amendment) Act 1983.)  The special resolution, Form G1, in this instance cannot be completed online. A paper copy of the form can be downloaded from the site.

Link to Forms Page D4   Link to Fees Page   Link to Forms Page G1

Public Limited Company to Private Unlimited Company

Form 76 (D4) and Form D4a - Members assent to company being reregistered and declaration of the directors where company is being reregistered from plc to private unlimited company.

  • Special resolution authorising the re-registration of the company as a private unlimited company.
  • Amended memorandum and articles of association altered in accordance with the special resolution.

The special resolution, Form G1, in this instance cannot be completed online. A paper copy of the form can be downloaded from the site.

Link to Forms Page D4/D4a   Link to Fees Page   Link to Forms Page G1

Society to company

An application must be made to the Registrar of Friendly Societies indicating that the entity wishes to convert from a society to a company. When the application has been approved by the Registrar of Friendly Societies, a copy of the memorandum and articles of association together with completed Form A1 and must be lodged with the CRO together with the appropriate filing fee.

Link to Forms Page A1   Link to Fees Page 

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