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432 Application to change a company name to omit the word Limited

form – 432

Purpose

Form 432 is used by certain limited public companies, such as registered charities, to apply to omit ‘Limited’ from their name. 

This type of application is only available to a company that, in accordance with s150(1) of the Corporations Act 2001, is:

  • registered under the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Act 2012, and
  • its constitution prohibits the company paying fees to its directors and requires the directors to approve all other payments the company makes to its directors.

Note: Under s148(2) of the Corporations Act 2001, the exemption available to a limited public company permitting omission of the word 'Limited' (at the end of its name) is not available to a limited proprietary company. Section 148(2) states: "A limited public company must have the word "Limited" at the end of its name unless section 150 or 151 applies. A limited proprietary company must have the words Proprietary Limited at the end of its name."

How to lodge this form

Lodge online

Not applicable.

Lodge by post

You can download the form and send by post.

Download Form 432 (PDF 167 KB)

(PDF last updated: 01/07/2014)

Postal address

We recommend you check Australia Post delivery times to allow suitable time for the delivery of your documents. 

Payment must be included when lodging the form and can be made by cheque or money order.

Post completed form to:

Australian Securities and Investments Commission
PO Box 4000
Gippsland Mail Centre VIC 3841

Fees

Applicable fees

{R08}

Late fees

Not applicable.

Lodging period

Not applicable.

Related information

Legislative references

Section 150 (1b) of the Corporations Act 2001

Further information

How to lodge forms: online, email, mail