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Form 205: Notice of resolution – change of company name
Notice of resolution – change of company name is an ASIC form used to inform the regulator that a company has passed a resolution to change its registered name. It is required after the resolution is formally adopted by the company.
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Form Overview
Australian Securities and Investments Commission Form 205 - Notice of resolution – change of company name
Notice of resolution – change of company name is an ASIC form used to inform the regulator that a company has passed a resolution to change its registered name. It is required after the resolution is formally adopted by the company.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Omitting the signed resolution attachment is a common mistake.
- 2Submitting the wrong existing company name
- 3Leaving the resolution attachment out
- 4Choosing a new name that is already taken
- 5Missing the ASIC filing deadline
Plain English
When shareholders agree to a new company name, the directors must tell ASIC about the change. This form records the old name, the new name and the details of the resolution. It updates the public register so the new name becomes official.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the notice as soon as the resolution is passed, within the period required by ASIC under the Corporations Act.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- When a company has passed a special resolution to change its registered name.
- To formally notify ASIC after the resolution is adopted.
- For Australian companies that are already registered and need the name updated on the public register.
- When the name change is not part of a broader restructuring that requires a different ASIC form.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Changing company name only
Records the name change resolution with ASIC
✓ Verify the resolution has been passed
Changing company name and registered office address
May require an additional address change form
✓ Confirm which ASIC form covers address updates
Not stated in the official source
Changing company constitution
Different form is required for constitutional changes
✓ Ensure you are not using Form 205 for constitution updates
Not stated in the official source
Deadline or filing window
The notice must be lodged within the timeframe set by ASIC after the resolution; missing this window can delay the name change.
Before you submit
- 1Resolution has been passed by the required majority of members.
- 2Company ACN is correctly entered.
- 3New company name is spelled exactly as intended.
- 4All required signatures are present.
- 5Certified copy of the resolution is attached.
- 6Correct ASIC office address is provided (if required).
- 7Any filing fee is paid (fee amount not stated in the official source).
- 8Form is completed in English.
- 9A copy of the completed form is retained for records.
How to file this form
- 1Pass a special resolution to change the company name.
- 2Complete Form 205 with the resolution details.
- 3Attach a certified copy of the passed resolution.
- 4Lodge the form with ASIC via the online portal or by post.
- 5Pay the required filing fee.
- 6Receive ASIC acknowledgement of the name change.
Known limitations
- 1The form can only be used after the resolution has been formally adopted.
- 2It does not itself approve the new name; ASIC must still accept the change.
- 3Not applicable for foreign companies registered in Australia.
- 4Cannot be used for other corporate changes such as constitution amendments.
- 5Specific filing timeframes are not stated in the official source.
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Entity
2 items
The exact registered name of the company or business.
The Australian Company Number or Australian Business Number.
Change
2 items
What you are registering or notifying — for example, a change of director, address, or share structure.
The specific new details and the date the change took effect.
Authorisation
1 items
Signed or authorised by a director or authorised agent.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 205 – Notice of resolution – change of company name is the current ASIC form for reporting a name change resolution. No recent updates are noted in the official source.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm you are using the latest version of Form 205.
- Check that the company name fields match the exact wording of the passed resolution.
- Verify the resolution date is entered correctly.
- Ensure any required supporting documents are attached as per the current version.
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- SRCForm title confirmed from prompt.
- SRCIssuing agency (ASIC) confirmed from prompt.
- SRCForm number (205) confirmed from prompt.
- SRCPurpose (notice of resolution to change name) inferred from provided context.
- SRCRequired signatures not confirmed in official source.
- SRCFiling fee amount not confirmed in official source.
- SRCSubmission methods (online portal, post) not confirmed in official source.
- SRCRelated form numbers not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Submitting the form before the resolution is formally passed.
Leaving the company ACN blank or incorrect.
Misspelling the new company name.
Using an outdated version of Form 205.
Failing to attach a certified copy of the resolution.
Paying the fee to the wrong account (fee details not stated).
Assuming the name change is effective immediately upon filing.
Mixing up this form with other ASIC forms for different changes.
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