RUN – Application for Change of Name of Existing Company
The RUN (Reserve Unique Name) service is an online facility provided by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs that allows companies to apply for reservation or change of their company name. If an existing company intends to change its name, it must first obtain approval for the new proposed name through the RUN application before filing the formal alteration of the company’s name with the Registrar of Companies.
Changing the name of a company may be required for various reasons such as business rebranding, change in business activities, mergers or restructuring, or aligning the company name with its evolving corporate identity. The RUN application enables companies to submit proposed names for approval and ensures that the new name complies with the naming guidelines prescribed under the **Companies Act, 2013 and related rules.
Once the proposed name is approved through the RUN service, the company must pass the required board and shareholder resolutions and file the relevant forms with the Registrar of Companies to complete the name change process.
Our Services for RUN Application – Change of Company Name
We provide professional assistance to companies seeking to change their name by ensuring proper documentation and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Name Availability Check
Conducting a detailed search to ensure that the proposed company name is unique and complies with naming guidelines issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Preparation and Filing of RUN Application
Drafting and submitting the RUN application for reservation of the proposed new company name.
Advisory on Name Guidelines
Providing guidance on acceptable company name structures, restrictions, and regulatory requirements under the Companies Act.
Board Resolution Support
Assisting in drafting the board resolution required for proposing the change of company name.
Filing of Name Change Forms
Preparing and filing necessary forms and documents with the Registrar of Companies after the name is approved.
End-to-End Compliance Assistance
Providing complete support until the company receives the certificate of incorporation reflecting the new company name.
Process for Changing the Name of an Existing Company
Conduct a name availability search for the proposed company name.
File the RUN application with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Obtain approval for the new name.
Pass a board resolution and special resolution for the name change.
File the required forms with the Registrar of Companies.
Receive the updated certificate of incorporation with the new company name.
F.A.Q.
RUN (Reserve Unique Name) is an online service used to reserve or change the name of a company through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs portal.
Yes. Companies must first obtain name approval through the RUN service before proceeding with the formal name change process.
Generally, up to two proposed names can be submitted in a single RUN application.
After approval, the company must pass the required resolutions and file the relevant forms with the Registrar of Companies to officially change the company name.
Once approved, the reserved name is usually valid for a limited period within which the company must complete the name change process.
No. The proposed name must comply with the naming guidelines and should not be identical or too similar to an existing company or trademark.
