Conversion of companies already registered :

According to Section 18 of the Companies Act, 2013, a company may convert itself in some other class of company by altering its, memorandum and articles of association. Following is the law with respect to the conversion of the companies already registered.

1. By alteration of memorandum and articles: A company of any class registered under this Act may convert itself as a company of other class under this Act by alteration of memorandum and articles of the company in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.

2. File an application to the Registrar: Wherever such conversion of companies is required to be done, the company shall file an application to the Registrar, who shall after satisfying himself that the provisions applicable for registration of companies have been complied with, close the former registration of the company.

3. Issue a certificate of incorporation: After registering the required documents, issue a certificate of incorporation in the same manner as its first registration.

4. No effect on the debts, liabilities etc. incurred before conversion: The registration of a company under this section shall not affect any debts, liabilities, obligations or contracts incurred or entered into, by or on behalf of the company before conversion and such debts, liabilities, obligations and contracts may be enforced in the manner as if such registration had not been done.