Part 7Re-registration as a means of altering a company's status

Unlimited private company becoming limited

107Issue of certificate of incorporation on re-registration

(1)

If on an application for re-registration of an unlimited company as a limited company the registrar is satisfied that the company is entitled to be so re-registered, the company shall be re-registered accordingly.

(2)

The registrar must issue a certificate of incorporation altered to meet the circumstances of the case.

(3)

The certificate must state that it is issued on re-registration and the date on which it is so issued.

(4)

On the issue of the certificate—

(a)

the company by virtue of the issue of the certificate becomes a limited company, and

(b)

the changes in the company's name and articles take effect.

(5)

The certificate is conclusive evidence that the requirements of this Act as to re-registration have been complied with.