A company, even one in liquidation, may be absorbed by another company or participate in the formation of a new company, by way of a merger.
It may also transfer its assets and liabilities by way of a demerger to existing companies or to new companies.
These operations may take place between companies of different forms.
They are decided upon, by each of the companies concerned, under the conditions required for the amendment of its articles of association.
If the operation involves the creation of new companies, each of these is formed according to the rules specific to the form of company adopted.