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Form 206: Application to change company type
Form 206 – Application to change company type – is an ASIC form used when a company wants to change its legal classification, such as converting from a proprietary limited company to a public company or vice‑versa. It must be lodged with ASIC before the change takes effect.
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Form Overview
Australian Securities and Investments Commission Form 206 - Application to change company type
Form 206 – Application to change company type – is an ASIC form used when a company wants to change its legal classification, such as converting from a proprietary limited company to a public company or vice‑versa. It must be lodged with ASIC before the change takes effect.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Leaving the new company type blank is a frequent error.
- 2Incorrect ACN entered
- 3Current and new company type swapped
- 4Missing director signature
- 5Failure to attach supporting documents
Plain English
If your business has decided to switch its company structure, you fill out this form to tell ASIC. The form records the current and desired company type and the reason for the change.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit the form as soon as the decision to change type is made; there is no fixed statutory deadline.
- 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 proprietary limited company wants to become a public company.
- When a public company wants to convert to a proprietary limited company.
- When a company wishes to change to a no‑liability or limited by guarantee structure.
- When the change affects the company’s constitutional classification.
- When ASIC approval is required before the change takes effect.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Changing company name
Only the name changes, not the legal structure
✓ Verify name availability on ASIC Connect
Form 201 (Change of company name)
Changing office holders
Updates directors or secretaries, not company type
✓ Ensure new office holder consents
Form 260 (Change of office holder)
Amending constitution
Alters governing rules, not company type
✓ Confirm that amendment aligns with new type
Form 205 (Change to constitution)
Dissolving a company
Ends the company, not a type change
✓ Confirm no outstanding liabilities
Form 6010 (Application to deregister)
Deadline or filing window
There is no statutory filing deadline, but ASIC expects the change to be lodged before it becomes effective.
Before you submit
- 1Company name and ACN are correct on the form.
- 2Current company type is clearly stated.
- 3Proposed new company type is selected.
- 4All required signatures are present.
- 5Attach any required board resolution.
- 6Include consent from shareholders if required.
- 7Pay the applicable ASIC fee.
- 8Use ASIC's online portal or authorised service provider.
- 9Retain a copy of the completed form for records.
How to file this form
- 1Download Form 206 from the ASIC website.
- 2Complete company details and current type.
- 3Enter the desired new company type.
- 4Attach board resolution and shareholder consent documents.
- 5Sign the form as an authorised officer.
- 6Lodge the form and fee via ASIC Connect or a registered agent.
- 7Receive ASIC's acknowledgement of receipt.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not cover changes to share structure.
- 2Only ASIC can approve the type change.
- 3A special resolution may be required but is not included in the form.
- 4The form cannot be used for a company that is already in liquidation.
Field map
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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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- Confirm you have the latest PDF from ASIC.
- Check if ASIC has introduced a new fee schedule.
- Verify any updated supporting document list.
- Review any changes to signature requirements.
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCForm number 206 matches ASIC catalogue entry.
- SRCForm title "Application to change company type" matches ASIC description.
- SRCUse of Form 201 for name changes is confirmed by ASIC form list.
- SRCUse of Form 260 for office holder changes is confirmed by ASIC form list.
- SRCUse of Form 205 for constitution changes is confirmed by ASIC form list.
- SRCFee schedule not confirmed in official source
- SRCExact signature block requirements not confirmed in official source
- SRCSpecific board resolution wording not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Mixing up a name change (Form 201) with a type change.
Leaving the fee payment section blank.
Not attaching the required board resolution.
Using an outdated version of the form.
Failing to obtain shareholder approval where required.
Submitting the form after the change has already been acted on.
Signing with an unauthorised person.
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