As of 20 March 2026, the corporate compliance landscape has officially changed.
Under Government Notice No. 82 of 2026, the Companies Forms (Amendment) Rules, 2026 are now in force, and the forms you’ve used for years are no longer valid.
Using an outdated form isn’t a minor oversight anymore it will lead to automatic rejection by the Registrar.
The Legal Backbone
Exercising powers under Section 489 of the Companies Act [CAP 212 R.E. 2023], the Minister for Industry and Trade has issued a complete overhaul of the Schedule to the Companies Forms Rules. Form numbers are now realigned to match the updated section numbering of the Act, a technical but crucial shift for practitioners and company officers alike.
Key Updates at a Glance
- Annual Returns – previously Form 128 → now Form 131
- Registered Office – previously Form 111 → now Form 114
- Director/Secretary Appointments – previously Form 210a/b → now Form 213a/b
- Termination of Director/Secretary – previously Form 210b → now Form 213b
What This Means for You
This change affects every submission to BRELA, from director appointments to annual returns.
Even well-prepared companies risk rejection if supporting documents or resolutions reference outdated form numbers.
Before your next filing:
- Cross-check all templates and precedents against the new Schedule under GN No. 82 of 2026.
- Update internal compliance checklists and board resolution templates to match the revised Act structure.
- Brief your corporate secretarial teams now, the mid-year filing period is around the corner.
At EM & Co Advocates, we’re already adapting our client documentation to fit the new framework.
If you’d like us to review your company forms, filings, or board paperwork for compliance with GN No. 82 of 2026, get in touch, a proactive update today can save you a rejected filing tomorrow.
