ROC compliance
Company name change
Change your company's name after a rebrand, a change in business or to match a trademark. We check and reserve the new name, draft the shareholders' resolution and the amended MOA and AOA, and file with the Registrar. Once approved, the Registrar issues a fresh certificate of incorporation in the new name.
- Name check and reservation, one resubmission included
- Special resolution, MGT-14 and INC-24 filed
- Amended MOA and AOA in the new name
- Checklist for PAN, GST, bank and contract updates
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Price
Name change
₹4,999+ ₹900 GST
Our filings in 7–10 working days; the Registrar's approval time varies
- Name search and RUN application, one resubmission included
- Board meeting and shareholders' meeting papers
- Special resolution and MGT-14
- INC-24 application with the amended MOA and AOA
- Fresh certificate of incorporation in the new name
- Checklist for PAN, TAN, GST, bank and licence updates
Fees are before 18% GST. MCA fees for the name reservation and the change are paid at actuals. A trademark search or application for the new name is a separate service.
Who needs company name change
- Companies that have rebranded or changed their line of business
- Companies whose name clashes with someone else's trademark
- Founders who want the legal name to match the brand
- Companies directed to change a name found too similar to an existing one
Documents you'll need
- Proposed names in order of preference, with what each means
- Trademark certificate or the owner's permission, if the name uses a registered mark
- Current MOA and AOA
- Certificate of incorporation
- Directors' DSCs, valid and not expired
You upload these from your order page after you pay. Scans or clear phone photos are fine.
How it works
- 1
Choose the name
We search the MCA and trademark records and tell you which of your proposed names fit the naming rules.
- 2
Reserve it
We apply for the name in RUN. If the Registrar rejects it, we apply again with your next choice.
- 3
Resolutions
The board calls a shareholders' meeting, and the shareholders pass a special resolution to change the name. We file it in MGT-14.
- 4
Apply for the change
We file INC-24 with the amended MOA and AOA. The Registrar reviews it and, if satisfied, issues a fresh certificate of incorporation.
- 5
Update everything else
We send you a checklist: PAN, TAN, GST, bank accounts, licences, letterheads, website and contracts.
What the law requires
A company changes its name by passing a special resolution and getting the Central Government's approval, which the Registrar gives on its behalf. The new name has to meet the same rules as a new company's name: it can't be identical or too similar to an existing company, LLP or registered trademark, and some words need extra approval.
A company can't change its name while its annual returns or financial statements are pending, or while it's in default on repaying deposits or debentures. We check this before you pay any MCA fee.
After the name change
The company stays the same legal person. Its assets, contracts, loans and legal cases carry on under the new name, and nothing needs to be transferred.
For two years after the change, the company shows its former name along with the new one outside its offices and on its letterheads and other papers. PAN, TAN, GST, bank accounts and licences all need updating, and it's worth protecting the new name with a trademark.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a name change take?
Our part takes 7–10 working days once we have signed documents. The Registrar then reviews the application, and the time it takes varies.
Will our contracts and bank accounts still be valid?
Yes. The name change doesn't affect the company's rights or obligations. You tell banks, clients and authorities, and they update their records.
Can we change the name if our annual filings are pending?
No. Pending AOC-4 or MGT-7 filings must be completed first. We can file them before applying for the change.
Can we use a name that's a registered trademark?
Only if you own the trademark or have the owner's written permission. Otherwise the Registrar may reject the name, and the owner could object later.
How is the name changed on GST?
GST takes the legal name from PAN, so PAN is updated first with the new certificate. The GST registration is then amended to the new name.
What if the new name is rejected?
Our fee includes one resubmission with your next choice. If the name is rejected again, a fresh application needs a new MCA fee, paid at actuals.