B.Com MBA CS*
108 Points
Joined November 2008
THE PROCEDURE FOR CONVERSION OF A PRIVATE COMPANY INTO A PUBLIC COMPANY
1. Convene and hold a Board Meeting for the following purpose : -
i. To consider and approve the proposal of converting the private company into a public company;
ii. To decide day, date , time and venue of the general meeting where special resolution is proposed to be passed;
iii. To approve the notice of general meeting to be issued; and iv. To authorize the Company Secretary / Director to issue the notice of general meeting.
2. Issue the notice of general meeting to all the members, auditors and directors.
3. At the general meeting, the company must pass a special resolution altering its articles in such a manner that they no longer include the restrictive provisions of Sec. 3 (1) (iii) of the and other articles inconsistent with the needs of a public company. The name of the company also needs to be altered be deleting the word ‘private’ by a special resolution u/s 21. 4. Within 30 days of the passing the special resolution, the following shall be filed with the Registrar of Companies:-
i. a printed or typed written copy of the special resolution along wih the explanatory statement in Form No. 23 after paying the requisite fees;
ii. a prospectus or a statement in the lieu thereof.
5. If the number of members is below 7 , steps should be taken to increase the number of members to at least 7 and that the number of directors should be increased to atleast 3, if they are only 2 directors. Further, if the paid-up capital is led than Rs. 5 lacs, then it should be increased to at least Rs. 5 lacs.
6. To get the fresh certificate of incorporation issued by the Registrar.
7. The Change of name will be noted in the memorandum and articles of association, letter heads, bills, common seal, etc.