ASIC Form 205: Notification of resolution
ASIC Form 205 notifies the Australian Securities and Investments Commission of a resolution passed by a company, such as a change of company name or a change of company type.
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What is Form 205?
ASIC Form 205, Notification of resolution, is lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission to notify it that a company has passed a resolution that must be reported. Common uses include changing the company name, changing the company type, or converting the company, each of which requires a special resolution.
The form records the company details, the type of resolution passed, the effective date, and any accompanying information ASIC needs, such as a proposed new name. It is often lodged with supporting documents and is commonly submitted through ASIC online services rather than on paper.
Who files Form 205?
- Companies that have passed a special resolution to change their name
- Companies changing or converting their company type
- Company officeholders or secretaries reporting a reportable resolution
- Agents or advisers lodging on behalf of a registered company
How to fill out Form 205
- Download the form and enter the company name and Australian Company Number.
- Select the type of resolution being notified and the date it was passed.
- Add the details ASIC requires, such as a proposed new company name if applicable.
- Have an authorised officeholder sign the notification.
- Lodge the form with ASIC, using ASIC online services where available, within the required time.
Get Form 205
ASIC publishes Form 205 as a flat PDF with no built-in form fields, so there is no quick-fill form here. Open it in the editor to type directly onto the pages, tick boxes and sign, or download the official blank and complete it in your PDF reader or by hand.
Frequently asked questions
Can I lodge Form 205 online?
Many resolution notifications, such as a company name change, can be lodged through ASIC online services. Check the ASIC website for the current lodgement channel and any deadline that applies to your resolution.
Is there a fee for Form 205?
Some notifications, such as changing a company name, attract a lodgement fee, while others do not. Confirm the current fee on the ASIC website before you lodge.