Shareholders' Resolution to Change Company Name (Circulating Resolution)
This Shareholders' Resolution can be voted on as a special resolution to change a company's name.
3.7 (3 reviews)
Under 3 minutes
Suitable for Australia
Document Overview
A Shareholders' Resolution to Change Company Name serves as a written record of the decision of the shareholders of a company to change the name of the company. Shareholders of a proprietary company can, by special resolution at a general meeting, change the name of a company.
A special resolution must be passed by at least 75% of the votes cast by shareholders of the company entitled to vote on the resolution. The company must lodge a copy of the special resolution with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission within 14 days after it is passed.
Once the resolution is passed, the company must take the necessary steps to update its legal documents and inform relevant stakeholders of the name change. This may include updating the company's articles of incorporation, letterheads, marketing materials, business cards and any other documents or materials that reference the company's name.
This resolution can also be inserted into:
Where you wish to pass the resolution in a general meeting, you must use the documents above. Simply copy and paste the text of the resolution.
Further information:
- How To Choose A Company Name
- How to Check If My Company Name is Available?
- How to Change a Company Name
- Difference Between Business Name, Trading Name & Legal Name
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