Deed + Companies Registry
Amend your SL articles of association
Update your SL articles: corporate purpose, name, management structure, share transfer rules or other clauses. Notarial deed and Companies Registry inscription included.
Need to amend the articles?
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What does the service include?
From drafting the new articles to registry inscription.
- Legal advice
- We analyse which clauses need changing and advise on the legal and tax implications.
- New articles drafting
- We draft the new clauses and prepare the shareholders' resolution.
- Notarial deed
- Signing of the amendment deed before a notary.
- Companies Registry inscription
- We file the deed so the new articles are registered and enforceable.
How long does an articles amendment take?
2 to 4 weeks.
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1
Day 1
Consultation
We identify the clauses to amend.
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2
Days 2-5
Drafting and resolution
New articles and shareholders' resolution.
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3
Day 5-7
Deed
Signing before a notary.
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4
Days 7-21
Inscription
Companies Registry inscription.
What documents do I need?
- Current articles (last registered version)
- Shareholders' resolution
- Text of the amended articles
- Director's ID
Articles amendments always require a shareholders' resolution with a reinforced majority.
Contact us — no obligation →Most commonly amended clauses
Corporate purpose, company name, management structure, share transfer rules, registered office and financial year dates.
When should you update the articles?
Many SLs operate with their original articles for years without updating them. This can cause issues in public tenders, investment rounds or company sales.
FAQ about articles amendments
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When do you need to amend an SL's articles?
Whenever you want to change any clause: corporate purpose, name, registered office, management structure, share transfer rules, financial year, share capital, etc.
What majority is needed to amend the articles?
A vote in favour of more than half of the shares is required (article 199 of the Capital Companies Act). The articles may require a higher majority. For certain changes, unanimity may be needed.
How much does it cost to amend the articles?
Costs depend on the complexity. As a reference: notarial fees (€150-350), Companies Registry inscription (€100-200) and our management fee. Multiple clause changes can be done in a single deed.
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Who handles your procedure
A team of lawyers and administrators prepares the paperwork, explains what you are going to sign and books you in with one of the registered notaries in our network. We are not a notary: the signature is always authorised by the notary.
- 25 years of experience
- A network of more than 30 registered notaries
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- We usually reply within 24 hours
Shall we start on your procedure?
We respond in under 24 hours, no commitment required.