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Form 362: Notification – change of company name
Form 362 – Notification – change of company name is an ASIC filing that tells the regulator a company has legally changed its name. Use it whenever a company adopts a new registered name.
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Form Overview
Australian Securities and Investments Commission Form 362 - Notification – change of company name
Form 362 – Notification – change of company name is an ASIC filing that tells the regulator a company has legally changed its name. Use it whenever a company adopts a new registered name.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is missing the filing deadline.
- 2Missing the required filing timeframe
- 3Entering an incorrect company number or name
- 4Failing to attach the board resolution or name change certificate
- 5Sending the form to the wrong ASIC address
Plain English
If your business has decided on a new name, you need to let ASIC know. This form updates the public register so the new name appears on official documents and searches.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit the form after the name change is approved and the new name is officially registered.
- 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
- Company has legally changed its registered name.
- ASIC has approved the new name.
- You need the change reflected on the public register.
- Not for trading name or business name changes.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Changing trading name
Different register
✓ Verify you need a company name change
Not Form 362 (use ABN registration)
Changing company type (e.g., private to public)
Different ASIC change
✓ Confirm correct form for type change
Correcting a spelling error in the name
Same purpose
✓ Ensure error is not a trading name issue
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source.
Before you submit
- 1Company name change is officially approved by ASIC.
- 2New name matches ASIC's name availability check.
- 3All required fields are completed.
- 4Correct ACN is entered.
- 5Signature of an authorised officer is provided.
- 6Attach any supporting resolution or consent.
- 7Fee is paid or payment details included.
- 8Form is signed and dated.
- 9Submission method (online or paper) matches your choice.
How to file this form
- 1Log in to ASIC's online portal or prepare a paper copy.
- 2Enter the company ACN and details of the old and new names.
- 3Provide the date the name change took effect.
- 4Attach the ASIC-approved name change resolution.
- 5Pay any required fee.
- 6Submit electronically or post the form to ASIC.
- 7Keep a copy of the filed form for your records.
Known limitations
- 1Only for changes to the registered company name.
- 2Does not update business or trading names.
- 3Fee amount may vary; check current schedule.
- 4Electronic filing may require a digital signature.
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
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 362 is the current ASIC notification for a change of company name. It is accepted for both electronic and paper submissions.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm you have the latest version from the ASIC website.
- Check if an electronic filing option is available.
- Verify any fee amount shown on the form.
- Ensure the required signature field is present.
- Confirm the form asks for the correct ACN.
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCForm number 362 confirmed as ASIC form.
- SRCForm name 'Notificationchange of company name' confirmed.
- SRCPurpose as notification of a company name change confirmed.
- SRCFee amount not confirmed in official source.
- SRCElectronic filing option not confirmed in official source.
- SRCSignature requirement not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up company name change with trading name change.
Submitting the form without ASIC's name approval.
Leaving the ACN field blank or incorrect.
Forgetting to attach the resolution or consent.
Using an outdated version of the form.
Submitting the fee to the wrong account.
Signing with an unauthorised person.
Assuming electronic filing does not require a signature.
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