Convert your Private Limited Company into a Public Limited Company
Convert your private company into a public limited company to widen its reach.
- Companies planning an IPO in the future
- Businesses needing more than 200 shareholders
- Companies seeking funds from a wider investor base
- Private companies wanting freely transferable shares
Overview
What is Private to Public Limited Conversion?
Companies convert to public limited when they plan to raise funds from a wider base, prepare for listing or need more than 200 shareholders. A public company has fewer restrictions on share transfer and ownership.
Under Section 14 of the Companies Act, 2013, the conversion needs a special resolution to alter the Articles, at least seven members and three directors. Forms MGT-14 and INC-27 are filed with the ROC. We manage the full process.
Who is this for?
- Companies planning an IPO in the future
- Businesses needing more than 200 shareholders
- Companies seeking funds from a wider investor base
- Private companies wanting freely transferable shares
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Benefits
Why get Private to Public Limited Conversion done right
Wider fundraising
A public company can raise capital from a larger pool of investors.
No member cap
There is no upper limit on the number of shareholders.
Transferable shares
Shares can be transferred freely, subject to law.
Compliance planning
We explain the added compliance that comes with public status.
Complete filings
MGT-14 and INC-27 are prepared and filed by our experts.
Documents required
Keep these handy
Exact requirements vary case to case. Your expert shares a personalised checklist on your first call and checks everything before filing.
Process
How we get it done
A clear, step-by-step process with updates at every stage. Indicative timeline: 15–20 working days, subject to processing by the authority.
Check requirements
We confirm member and director numbers, and add more if needed.
Draft documents
Our experts prepare the resolutions and altered MOA and AOA.
Pass the special resolution
Shareholders approve the conversion at a general meeting.
File MGT-14 and INC-27
We file the resolution and the conversion application with the ROC.
New certificate
The ROC issues a fresh Certificate of Incorporation as a public company.
FAQ
Private to Public Limited Conversion: common questions
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