Company Name Change Services in India
RUN Application, INC-24 Filing, MOA Amendment & Post-Change Compliance
Name availability search, RUN application, board and special resolutions, Form MGT-14, Form INC-24, MOA amendment, fresh Certificate of Incorporation, and complete post-name-change updates to GST, PAN, TAN, bank accounts, and all registrations — the complete name change cycle managed end-to-end across India.
Overview
What Is a Company Name Change — and Why Is the Process More Complex Than It Looks?
Changing a company's name involves a carefully sequenced process covering MCA name reservation, board and shareholder approvals, multiple ROC form filings, a Memorandum of Association amendment, a fresh Certificate of Incorporation, and a downstream wave of update obligations across every registration the company holds — GST, PAN, TAN, bank accounts, contracts, letterheads, trademarks, import-export code, and more. Done in the wrong sequence or with any step missed, the name change is legally incomplete and the company continues to operate under its old name for all regulatory and commercial purposes.
N D Savla & Associates provides end-to-end company name change services for Private Limited Companies and LLPs across Mumbai and India — from name availability search and RUN application through board and special resolutions, Form INC-24 filing, MOA amendment, and complete post-change registration updates. For the official MCA portal and naming guidelines, refer to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs at mca.gov.in.
Comparison
Company Name Change vs LLP Name Change — Step-by-Step
The process differs between Private Limited Companies and LLPs in the resolution type, forms filed, and timeline. Here is the complete step-by-step comparison:
| Step | Private Limited Company | LLP | Key Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name Availability Check | Check proposed name on MCA21 portal — must not be identical or deceptively similar to existing company, LLP, or registered trademark. | Same — check on MCA21 portal; must be unique across companies and LLPs. Trademark search on IP India also recommended. | Proposed name must comply with Companies (Incorporation) Rules 2014 naming guidelines. |
| Name Reservation | File RUN (Reserve Unique Name) on MCA portal — can submit up to 2 proposed names in a single application. | Same — file RUN on MCA portal. | MCA approves or rejects within 1–2 working days; approved name valid for 20 days only. |
| Board Resolution | Board passes resolution proposing name change and recommending EGM; EGM notice must be dispatched within 1 day of RUN approval. | Designated Partners pass resolution approving name change. | Board resolution must be passed and EGM notice dispatched before the 20-day window closes. |
| Special Resolution / Consent | Shareholders pass special resolution at EGM approving name change under Section 13 (amendment of MOA). 75% vote required. | Designated Partners pass consent — no AGM/EGM required for LLPs. | 75% vote required for special resolution in Private Limited Company. EGM must be held within 20 days of RUN approval. |
| MGT-14 Filing | File Form MGT-14 within 30 days of passing special resolution — attaching special resolution and explanatory statement. | Not applicable for LLPs. | Penalty for late filing: ₹100 per day with no cap. |
| Name Change Application | File Form INC-24 (application for name change) with the ROC — attaching RUN approval, special resolution, MGT-14 acknowledgement, EGM minutes, and altered MOA. | File Form LLP-5 for LLP name change. | MCA processes and issues fresh Certificate of Incorporation or LLP Registration Certificate with new name within 7–15 working days. |
| Updated Certificate | Fresh Certificate of Incorporation with new name issued by ROC — old CIN continues, only the name changes. | Fresh LLP Certificate of Registration with new name issued by ROC. | CIN and registration number remain the same — only the name changes on the certificate. |
| Post-Name-Change Updates | Update GST (Form REG-14 within 15 days), PAN, TAN, bank accounts, contracts, letterheads, website, email IDs, and all registered documents with new name. | Same updates required for LLP across all registrations and operational records. | GST update within 15 days is mandatory. Failure to update bank records can disrupt business operations. |
Common Reasons
Why Companies Change Their Name — Six Common Triggers
Whatever the reason, the process under the Companies Act 2013 is the same — and every step must be completed correctly and in sequence:
Rebranding — New Business Direction
A company that pivoted from software to manufacturing, discontinued a product line, or professionalised its brand may want to shed a name that no longer reflects the business. Rebranding is a business decision — but the legal process is mandatory regardless of the commercial motivation.
Trademark Conflict Resolution
A company that discovers its name conflicts with an existing trademark — or that has been directed by a court or IPAB to change — needs to act quickly. Speed matters: the trademark holder can seek an injunction restraining use of the conflicting name while the dispute is pending.
Group Company Alignment
When a company becomes part of a larger group through acquisition or investment — particularly by a multinational — the parent company often requires the Indian subsidiary to align its name with the group naming convention. The process is the same whether voluntary or contractually required.
Removal of Founder Name
Promoter-name companies — 'Sharma Brothers Private Limited', 'Mehta Industries Private Limited' — often change their names when ownership transitions or when the company professionalises its brand. A personal name in a company name can deter institutional investors and is sometimes seen as a governance risk in succession planning.
ROC Direction Under Section 16
In some cases, the name change is not voluntary — it is directed by the Registrar of Companies under Section 16 of the Companies Act 2013. The ROC can direct a company to change its name if it is identical or similar to another registered company or trademark. A company that receives an ROC direction must comply within 3 months.
Post-Change Updates — Downstream Wave
Receiving the fresh Certificate of Incorporation is not the end — it is the beginning of a downstream wave of update obligations across GST, PAN, TAN, bank accounts, contracts, trademarks, import-export code, and all operational records. Missing any update creates inconsistency between the legal name and the company's operational identity.
Our Process
How We Handle Company Name Change Engagements — 7-Step Process
Name Eligibility and Availability Assessment
RUN Application Filing
Board Resolution and EGM Notice
Special Resolution at EGM and MGT-14 Filing
MOA Amendment and Form INC-24 Filing
AOA Amendment (if Required)
Post-Name-Change Registration Updates
Related MCA Services
Other MCA and Corporate Compliance Services
Frequently Asked Questions
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Ready to Change Your Company Name?
Whether you need a name availability check, RUN application filing, special resolution drafting, Form INC-24 filing, MOA amendment, or complete post-name-change registration update management — N D Savla & Associates handles the complete company name change process across India.
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