Convert Your SARL into an SAS
Gain flexibility and agility to welcome investors and facilitate share transfers.
Why Switch to SAS?
Very flexible articles
Freedom of organization vs. regulated SARL
Facilitated transfers
Share transfers without approval (unless articles state otherwise)
Preferable to dissolution
Avoid creating a new company
Before
- Rules regulated by law
- Share transfer with approval
- Fixed majorities
After
- Total statutory freedom
- Free transfer (unless articles state otherwise)
- Decision-making flexibility
Conversion Procedure
The steps to convert your SARL into an SAS
Partners' EGM
Decision by unanimity or majority according to articles
Transformation auditor
Report on the company's situation
Legal notice
Publication of the conversion
Filing with the court registry
Amendment registration at the RCCM
Required Documents
Prepare your conversion file
New SAS articles
RequiredTransformation EGM minutes
RequiredAuditor's report
RequiredLegal notice certificate
RequiredSupporting documents
RequiredOur Conversion Packages
Choose the package suited to your situation
Standard
Supported conversion
Starting from
XAF excl. tax
- New articles
- Conversion minutes
- Court registry filing
- Personalized follow-up
Premium
Priority service
Starting from
XAF excl. tax
- Everything in Standard included
- 48h processing
- Word articles
- 30-day assistance
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything about SARL to SAS conversion
The conversion generally requires the unanimity of the partners, unless the articles state otherwise.
No, all contracts, leases, and commitments remain valid. The company retains its RCCM number.
Conversion avoids creating a new entity, preserves seniority, and avoids dissolution/creation formalities.
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