Convert Private Company to Public Company
Section 14 conversion with altered articles and INC-27
- 1ApproveBoard and shareholders approve conversion.
- 2FileMGT-14 and INC-27 filed.
- 3GovernPublic-company compliance put in place.
Share your details. We’ll reply on WhatsApp with the next steps and a checklist.
Pick a plan — the fee is adjusted if you hire us within 30 days.
About Convert Private Company to Public Company
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
A private company becomes public under Section 14 of the Companies Act by passing a special resolution, altering its articles to remove the private-company restrictions on share transfer and member numbers, increasing members to at least seven and directors to at least three, and filing MGT-14 and Form INC-27. The Registrar issues a fresh certificate with the name ending in 'Limited'.
Companies usually convert ahead of an IPO, when the number of shareholders is set to exceed 200, or when a regulator or large customer requires a public company. Conversion brings stricter rules on loans to directors, related-party transactions, managerial remuneration and, above thresholds, independent directors and committees.
The reverse — public to private — needs the special resolution plus approval of the Central Government through the Regional Director, and is examined for the interests of creditors and minority shareholders.
| Law | Section 14, Companies Act 2013 |
|---|---|
| Approval | Special resolution; altered articles |
| Minimums after conversion | 7 members, 3 directors |
| Forms | MGT-14 and INC-27 |
| Public to private | Also needs Regional Director approval |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- Companies preparing for listing
- Companies crossing 200 shareholders
- Companies required by regulators or tenders to be public
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Altered articles and resolutions
- Additional members and directors
- MGT-14 and INC-27
- Post-conversion governance checklist
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
Board and shareholders approve conversion.
MGT-14 and INC-27 filed.
Public-company compliance put in place.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed quote on WhatsApp after a short look at your facts and documents.
- Government fees, if any, are paid at actuals and shown separately.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
Fee adjusted against our service fee if you go ahead within 30 days.
- Priority CA Call-backSkip the queue — a CA calls you within 30 minutes.₹255
- RecommendedCA Consultation (30 min)Talk one matter through properly with a CA.₹755
- In-depth CA Review (60 min)Documents reviewed before the call, written action plan after.₹1,155
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Compare the 3 plansFrequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions we get.
This page also covers
- Public to private conversion
- With Regional Director approval.
Official sources
Indus Tax is a private professional services firm and is not affiliated with any government authority. Rules and fees change — we confirm current positions before filing.
