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Complete the following fields carefully in each section of the form:
1. The first section collects applicant details:
2. The second section requires: firm or organisation name, contact name and position, email address (optional), postal address, suburb or city, telephone number, state or territory, postcode, state or territory of registration, company details, and whether the company has a proposed name.
3. This section asks for: the proposed company name, any name reservation number, the company name on registration, and the legal elements to apply (Pty, Ltd, Proprietary, Limited, No Liability).
4. The company type section includes: whether the proposed name is identical to an existing name, your ABN, previous business name details, type of company, class of company, and any special purpose designation.
Take care with the company class fields. Errors in this section are common and may delay your registration with ASIC.
5. The final section covers: public company, limited by shares, limited by guarantee, unlimited with a share capital, no liability, or special purpose designations. Complete all governance declarations as required by ASIC.
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Common Questions About Registering a Company With Form 201
What is this form used for?
It is the application required to register a new company in Australia with ASIC. The form collects information about the proposed company name, type, officeholders, registered office address, and share capital. Once lodged and processed, ASIC assigns an Australian Company Number (ACN) and adds the company to the public register.
Who must complete this registration form?
Any person or entity wishing to incorporate a new company under the Corporations Act 2001 must complete and lodge this application. It applies to both proprietary (private) companies and public companies. Sole traders and partnerships do not use this form.
How long is this form?
The registration form is 11 pages long. It covers all information required for company registration, from applicant contact details through to governance declarations and share structure.
What other ASIC forms may I need after registration?
After a company is registered, directors must keep ASIC informed of changes. You may need to lodge ASIC Form 484 to notify ASIC of changes to company details such as address or officeholders, or ASIC Form 388 to lodge company documents. Access ASIC Form 407 for additional ASIC notifications.
How do I check if a company name is available?
Before completing the registration form, search the ASIC companies register to confirm your proposed name is not already in use. If the name is similar to an existing registered name, you must include a name reservation number from IP Australia in the form. A company name that does not include a reserved name must still comply with the Corporations Act 2001 naming rules.