Change of Company Name

Our change of company name service is suitable for accounting, legal, and professional firms looking for a fast and efficient means to update their client's company name with ASIC.

If you wish to change the name of your existing company, we can prepare all necessary forms and resolutions for you and lodge all forms with ASIC. Our experienced staff members manually review every submission to ensure information submitted is accurate, error-free, and ASIC friendly.

Product Overview

If you wish to change the name of your existing company, we can prepare all necessary forms and resolutions for you and lodge all forms with ASIC. We are also able to process all documents concurrently should you wish to swap the names of two or more of your companies.

Our online order forms make changing a company name in Australia convenient and easy.
As ASIC registered agents, we perform same-day application with ASIC, and include as standard an electronic copy of the Form 205 submitted.
Upon the change being approved by ASIC, we will forward you a new certificate of registration stating the new name of the company.
Our highly experienced team manually reviews every submission to ensure information is free from error and ASIC friendly - saving you headaches and costs down the line.
We pride ourselves on great and informed customer service, and our professional team is available to discuss any question or client issue you may have.

There are situations throughout the life of a business that lead a company to change its name:

The business may be sold to new owners;
The business becomes insolvent;
There is a need for new branding and marketing; or
The business will undergo internal restructuring.

The process of changing a company name is generally simple, yet you need to be confident that the change will be long lasting given the not insignificant ASIC fees incurred for making the change.

Procedure

The following process is generally required to be following when changing a company name with ASIC:

Check that the new company name is available and not too similar to any other existing company names as ASIC will reject your application if this is the case.
A resolution needs to be passed by the directors recommending to the shareholders (members) to change the company name.
More than 75% of the members must vote to accept and consent that the company name be changed. Acceptance of the change is recorded when the members sign the resolution set out by the directors.
A change of name form can be lodged with ASIC. Should the form be lodged 14 days after the resolution is signed by the members, late penalties may apply.
Upon acceptance of the name change, ASIC will provide you with a certificate confirming the new company name details (the Australian Company Number will not change).
You must notify all parties that the company now conducts business under the new name.
Update any registers, documents, financial information and general business tools accordingly.

As part of our service, we complete the above process and prepare all the necessary paperwork for you.

Our Promise

Our team has been providing affordable business registration and legal document services since 1976. Our longevity reflects our reputation for the best customer service in the business, underpinned by our commitment to effective documentation and attention to detail.

Our goal is to partner with accounting and professional firms who understand the value of an informed business registration and legal document provider. Why not try ordering your next change of company name online with us at ABNAustralia.com.au and experience for yourself the difference in service that our existing customers have come to expect.

From the Knowledge Base

How do I check if a name is available?

You can check the National Names Index to see if that name is already taken. This is a free company name search available on the ASIC website here. Alternatively, you can check if the name is available using our name availability checker tool above, which links directly into ASIC's servers.

Established in 1976, ABN Australia has helped more than 100,000 businesses choose and establish their preferred business structure here in Australia. Our longevity is a testament to the high level of customer service we provide, and the wealth of experience we bring to the table.

Change of Company Name