INC-27 — Conversion of Company
As a business grows or its ownership changes, its legal structure sometimes needs to change with it. Form INC-27 is how that conversion is formally recorded with the ROC.
Form INC-27 is filed to convert a company from one type to another — private limited to public limited, public limited to private, or a One Person Company to a private or public limited company. Each conversion path has its own trigger and pre-conditions: an OPC must convert once it exceeds prescribed turnover or capital thresholds (or may convert voluntarily after the required period), while private-to-public conversions require a special resolution and altered MOA/AOA. The filing is supported by the special resolution, altered constitutional documents, and, for some conversions, a declaration of solvency.
What this service covers
Every common conversion path for an existing company.
- Private limited to public limited conversion
- Public limited to private limited conversion
- OPC to private or public limited conversion
- Drafting the special resolution and altered MOA/AOA
- Assessing eligibility and mandatory conversion triggers
- Filing Form INC-27 with all supporting documents
Key components
The three most common conversion routes we handle.
Private to Public
Typically pursued for fundraising or listing plans, requiring a special resolution and minimum member/director thresholds.
Public to Private
Requires special resolution, and in some cases Tribunal or Regional Director approval depending on the company's circumstances.
OPC to Private/Public
Mandatory once turnover or paid-up capital thresholds are crossed, or optional after the minimum period from incorporation.
Our process
From initial consultation to completion.
Assess Eligibility
Confirm the company meets the conditions for the specific conversion being pursued.
Pass Special Resolution
Obtain member approval and alter the MOA and AOA accordingly.
Compile Supporting Documents
Prepare declarations, altered documents and any required approvals.
File Form INC-27
Submit the conversion application to the ROC for approval.
Why conversions need careful sequencing
What sets our approach apart.
Eligibility conditions differ by conversion type
An OPC-to-private conversion has different thresholds and triggers than a private-to-public one — we confirm which applies before filing.
MOA and AOA need full alteration, not just updates
A structural conversion changes the fundamental rights and obligations in these documents, which needs careful drafting, not a simple edit.
Some conversions are mandatory, not optional
An OPC that crosses prescribed thresholds must convert within a set period — we flag this proactively so it isn't missed.
INC-27 — Conversion of Company questions answered
What people ask before engaging us.
Considering a change in company structure?
We'll confirm eligibility and manage the INC-27 filing end to end.
