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.
4.4 (7 reviews)
Last updated December 16, 2024
Under 3 minutes
Suitable for Australia
Written by
Edwin Montoya Zorrilla
Reviewed by
Damin Murdock
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.
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The Legal Risk Score of a Shareholders' Resolution to Change Company Name (Circulating Resolution) Template
Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:
- There is a risk that the resolution to change the company name might not be communicated effectively to all relevant parties or regulatory bodies, leading to potential legal and operational discrepancies.
- The document does not specify the new name of the company, which could lead to confusion or errors during the process of updating records with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission.
- The resolution relies on the unanimous agreement of all shareholders entitled to vote, posing a risk if not all shareholders are aligned or if any shareholder changes their mind, potentially delaying or complicating the process.
Shareholders' Resolution to Change Company Name (Circulating Resolution) Checklist
Complete your free Shareholders' Resolution to Change Company Name (Circulating Resolution) with our checklist
Verify Shareholder Agreement
Ensure that all shareholders entitled to vote have signed the resolution to confirm their unanimous agreement on changing the company name.
Update Regulatory Bodies
Submit the necessary documentation to the Australian Securities and Investment Commission to officially register the change of the company name.
Internal Record-Keeping
Update all internal documents, records, and systems to reflect the new company name to maintain consistency across all business operations.
Notify Stakeholders
Inform all relevant stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and partners, about the company’s name change to ensure ongoing business relations are not affected.
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