Private Limited to Public Company
Convert your Private Limited Company to a Public Limited Company — special resolution to remove private company restrictions, MOA and AOA amendment, INC-27 filing and new Certificate of Incorporation from ROC.
Convert your company to a Public Limited Company
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Special Resolution
Special resolution to alter the company name (remove 'Private'), amend MOA and AOA to remove private restrictions.
MOA & AOA Amendment
MOA name clause updated — AOA amended to remove: restriction on share transfer, limit on members, prohibition on public invitation.
INC-27 Filing
Form INC-27 filed with ROC for conversion from private to public — with altered MOA, AOA and special resolution.
Minimum 7 Shareholders
Public company must have minimum 7 shareholders — additional shareholders inducted before conversion.
Minimum 3 Directors
Public company requires minimum 3 directors — third director appointed via DIR-12.
New Certificate of Incorporation
ROC issues a new Certificate of Incorporation with the new public company name and status.
What is needed for private limited to public company
Special Resolution Mandatory
Special resolution required to alter MOA (name) and AOA (remove private restrictions) — MGT-14 filed within 30 days.
Minimum 7 Members
A public company must have at least 7 shareholders — new shareholders inducted before conversion.
Minimum 3 Directors
At least 3 directors required — third director appointed and DIR-12 filed before INC-27 is submitted.
Private Restrictions Removed from AOA
AOA must remove: restriction on right to transfer shares, limit of 200 members, prohibition on public subscription.
INC-27 Within 15 Days of Special Resolution
Form INC-27 should be filed promptly after the special resolution is passed.
Name Change — 'Private' Removed
Company name must drop 'Private' — name availability checked and INC-24 filed along with INC-27.
A public company has significantly higher compliance requirements than a private company. Mandatory appointment of a Company Secretary (if capital exceeds Rs 10 crore), secretarial audit, additional disclosure requirements and potential SEBI applicability — we advise on all post-conversion compliance obligations before you convert.
Common issues with private limited to public company
Simple steps, no surprises
Eligibility and compliance planning
Minimum member/director requirements checked — post-conversion compliance obligations reviewed.
Special resolution and member induction
EGM convened, third director appointed, additional shareholders inducted — special resolution passed.
INC-27 and INC-24 filed
Altered MOA, AOA filed — INC-27 and INC-24 submitted with ROC — MGT-14 filed.
New CoI and compliance upgrade
New Certificate of Incorporation received — compliance framework upgraded for public company requirements.
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Frequently asked questions
The process involves passing a special resolution to remove the word 'Private' from the name and alter the AOA to remove the three restrictions applicable to private companies — transfer restrictions, 200-member limit and prohibition on public subscription. INC-27 and INC-24 are then filed with the ROC.
A public limited company must have a minimum of 7 shareholders, 3 directors (including independent directors for prescribed companies) and a paid-up capital of at least Rs 5 lakh. If paid-up capital exceeds Rs 10 crore, a whole-time Company Secretary is mandatory.
Form INC-27 is filed with the ROC for conversion of a company from private to public or vice versa. It must be accompanied by the altered MOA, altered AOA, special resolution and a list of current shareholders and directors.
A public company has higher compliance requirements — mandatory secretarial audit above certain thresholds, compulsory appointment of Company Secretary if capital exceeds Rs 10 crore, stricter disclosure requirements, and potential applicability of SEBI regulations if the company intends to list on a stock exchange.
Yes. A public company can be converted back to a private company under Section 14 and by filing INC-27 — with special resolution, altered AOA (re-inserting private restrictions), shareholder reduction below 200 and Central Government approval in some cases.
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We handle the special resolution, member/director induction, MOA/AOA change and INC-27 filing.