The transition from the Companies Act 1965 (“CA 1965“) to the Companies Act 2016 (” CA 2016“) brought changes to the names and purposes of several SSM forms, simplifying compliance for businesses.
The table below highlights the key differences between the forms under both acts.
| Documents under CA 1965 | Documents under CA 2016 |
|---|---|
| Form 9 Certificate of Incorporation | Section 17 Certificate of incorporation Section 15 Notice of Registration |
| Form 24 Return of allotment of shares | Section 14 Superform, which includes particulars of initial paid-up capital Section 78 (note 1) Return of allotment for additional paid-up capital |
| Form 44 Notice of Registered Office | Section 14 Superform, which includes particulars of first Registered Office Section 46(3) (note 1) Notification of change in particulars of Registered Office |
| Form 49 Particulars of Directors, Managers and Secretaries | Section 14 Superform, which includes particulars of first director(s) Section 58 & 236(2) Particulars of first company secretary) Section 58 (note 1) Notification of change in particulars of Directors, Managers, and Secretaries |
| M&A Memorandum and Articles of Association | Constitution (note 2) |
| Form 32A Form of transfer of securities | Section 105 (note 3) Form of transfer of securities |
| Form 13 Certificate of incorporation on Change of Name of Company | Section 28 (note 3) Certificate on Change of Company’s Name |
Notes:
- Applicable only if there are changes occur after incorporation.
- An optional requirement under the Companies Act 2016.
- Required only if the specific event takes place.
While the Companies Act 1965 might seem simpler due to its lesser number of forms, the Companies Act 2016 actually streamlines the entire document flow by focusing only on subsequent changes and eliminating repetitive details.
To understand more about the differences between CA 2016 and CA 1965, please visit our Article on Understanding the Differences Between the Companies Act 1965 and Companies Act 2016.
