Name Change - Company
Expert assistance in securing name approvals and updating your
Certificate of Incorporation.
A Company Name Change is a formal process regulated by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)
under the Companies Act, 2013. Whether it is due to a change in business strategy, rebranding,
or a merger, altering a company's name requires specific approvals from shareholders and the
Central Government to ensure the new identity is unique and legally valid.
What is Name Change -
Company?
It is the legal procedure of substituting the existing name of a registered company with a new
one. This process involves checking the availability of the proposed name, passing a special
resolution, and updating the Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Articles of Association (AoA)
to reflect the new identity.
Who Needs Name Change -
Company?
- Expanding Businesses
- Companies undergoing Rebranding
- Entities following a Merger or Acquisition
- Companies receiving a Legal Notice
- Businesses changing Ownership
Documents Required
- Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
- Certified Copy of Special Resolution
- Updated Memorandum of Association
- Updated Articles of Association
- Notice of EGM
- List of Shareholders and Directors
- Others
How to Apply for
Name Change?
The process is executed through the MCA's digital services portal:
Basic Steps:
- Submit a RUN application on the MCA portal with two preferred names and the reason for the
change.
- Once the name is approved, hold an EGM and pass a Special Resolution to adopt the new name.
- File the special resolution with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) within 30 days of the
meeting.
- Apply to the Central Government for formal approval of the name change.
- After verification, the ROC issues a fresh Certificate of Incorporation with the updated
name.
Advantages and
Limitations
Advantages
- Helps the business align its legal name with its current products or services.
- Secures a unique identity that prevents trademark disputes and confusion.
- Rebranding can attract new investors and revitalize the company's market presence.
- The company retains its history, assets, and liabilities despite the name change.
Limitations
- Requires updating the name on PAN, GST, bank accounts, and all legal contracts.
- Old stamps, letterheads, and signboards must be replaced immediately.
- The company must display its former name along with the new name for a period of two
years.
- The MCA may reject names that are too similar to existing companies or trademarks.
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