AOA Amendment — Rewritten. Ratified. Registered.
Amendment of a company's Articles of Association to reflect changes in governance, share transfer restrictions, board composition or management structure, filed with the Registrar of Companies.
Book Free ConsultationThe Articles of Association govern the internal management of a company — how directors are appointed, how shares are transferred, and how decisions are made. As a company's shareholding or governance structure evolves, the Articles often need to be amended to keep pace.
At N D Savla & Associates, we review the existing Articles against the intended change, draft the revised articles or a shareholders' agreement-aligned set of articles, and manage the special resolution and RoC filing.
Where the amendment follows from a shareholders' agreement or investment round, we align the Articles with the negotiated rights before filing, rather than treating it as a standalone drafting exercise.
Our AOA Amendment Services
Existing Articles Review
Reviewing the current Articles against the intended governance change.
Special Resolution Drafting
Drafting the resolution required to approve the amendment.
Revised Articles Drafting
Drafting the amended or replacement set of Articles.
Shareholders' Agreement Alignment
Aligning the Articles with rights negotiated under a shareholders' agreement.
Share Transfer & Board Clause Updates
Updating clauses on share transfer restrictions and board composition.
Filing with Registrar of Companies
Filing the amendment along with the altered Articles with the RoC.
Query Response on Filing
Responding to any query or resubmission requirement on the filing.
Post-Amendment Compliance Advisory
Guidance on ensuring board and shareholder actions align with the new Articles.
Our AOA Amendment Process
Reviewing Existing Articles
The current Articles are reviewed against the change being proposed.
Drafting the Revised Articles
The amended or replacement Articles are drafted to reflect the intended governance structure.
Shareholder Approval
A special resolution approving the amendment is passed and documented.
Filing with RoC
The amendment is filed with the Registrar of Companies along with the altered Articles.
Confirmation & Governance Alignment
Confirmation is obtained and board practices are aligned with the amended Articles.
Why It Matters
Frequently Asked Questions
Need to update your company's Articles?
Send us the governance change you're making — we'll draft the amendment and manage approval and filing.
