INC-27 — Conversion of Company

Convert Between Private and Public Company Status Correctly

As a business grows or its needs change, it may convert from a private company to a public company to raise capital more widely, or from a public company to a private company for tighter control. This conversion is carried out through Form INC-27 under the Companies Act, 2013, and involves shareholder approval, alteration of the memorandum and articles, and, in the case of public-to-private conversion, approval from the Regional Director.

Our INC-27 services manage the complete conversion process, from resolutions and document alteration to regulatory approvals and post-conversion compliance. This service is part of our incorporation and change services and frequently accompanies managerial appointments under MR-1 and updates to the registered office through INC-22.

Our INC-27 Company Conversion Services

Private to Public Conversion

Converting a private company into a public company through a special resolution and INC-27 filing.

Public to Private Conversion

Converting a public company into a private company, including the required Regional Director approval.

Special Resolution & MGT-14

Drafting the special resolution and filing MGT-14 to record the resolution with the ROC.

MOA & AOA Alteration

Altering the memorandum and articles of association to reflect the new company status.

Regulatory Approval Support

Preparing and pursuing the application and approvals required for the conversion.

Post-Conversion Compliance

Updating records, name suffix, and statutory registers, and advising on new compliance obligations.

Benefits of a Well-Managed Conversion

Conversion aligned with your growth and control objectives
Correct special resolutions and MGT-14 filing
Properly altered MOA and AOA reflecting the new status
Structured handling of Regional Director approval where needed
Clean post-conversion records and updated company name
Clear guidance on the changed compliance obligations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Form INC-27 used for?

Form INC-27 is used to file for the conversion of a public company into a private company or a private company into a public company. It records the conversion and the consequent changes to the company’s status with the Registrar of Companies.

What is the difference between converting to public and to private?

Converting a private company into a public company typically requires a special resolution and filings, while converting a public company into a private company additionally requires approval from the Regional Director. The two conversions therefore follow different approval paths.

Is Regional Director approval required for conversion?

Approval of the Regional Director is required for converting a public company into a private company. The process involves an application, notice to stakeholders, and adherence to the prescribed procedure before the conversion can be completed and recorded.

What changes after a company is converted?

On conversion, the company’s status and name suffix change between private and public, and its memorandum and articles are altered accordingly. The applicable compliance obligations also change, since public companies are subject to more stringent requirements than private companies.

Does conversion create a new company?

No. Conversion changes the status of the existing company but does not create a new legal entity. The company retains its identity, assets, liabilities, and continuity; only its classification, name suffix, and governing provisions change to match the new status.

Convert Your Company Structure Seamlessly

End-to-end INC-27 support for private-to-public and public-to-private conversion.