THE CORPORATIONS LAW

CHAPTER 2B - BASIC FEATURES OF A COMPANY

PART 2B.6 - NAMES

Division 2 - Changing a company's name

SECTION 157   COMPANY CHANGING ITS NAME  

157(1)  (Special resolution and application)  

If a company wants to change its name, it must:

(a)  pass a special resolution adopting a new name; and

(b)  lodge an application in the prescribed form with ASIC.

Note:

The company may reserve a name before the resolution is passed or the application is lodged (see section 152).

157(2)  (Lodgment with ASIC)  

The company must lodge a copy of the special resolution with ASIC within 14 days after it is passed.

157(3)  (Change of name)  

If the proposed name is available, ASIC must change the company's name by altering the details of the company's registration to reflect the change. The change of name takes effect when ASIC alters the details of the company's registration.

Note:

For available names, see section 147.