Notice for Change of Name
Changing an LLP's name involves getting the new name approved and then formally notifying the Registrar of Companies through Form 5.
A change in an LLP's name requires partner approval, reservation of the new name with the Registrar, and filing Form 5 to notify the change. Once approved, the Registrar issues a fresh Certificate of Incorporation reflecting the new name, after which the LLP Agreement, PAN, GST registration, bank accounts and other records need to be updated to match.
What our name change service includes
From reserving the new name to updating downstream registrations.
- Partner resolution approving the name change
- Name availability check and reservation
- Drafting the supplementary LLP Agreement
- Filing Form 5 with the Registrar of Companies
- Obtaining the revised Certificate of Incorporation
- Updating PAN, GST, bank and other records
Steps involved in a name change
Each step needs to be completed before the next can proceed.
Name Reservation
The proposed new name is checked for availability and reserved with the Registrar before the formal change is filed.
Partner Resolution
All partners must approve the name change, typically recorded in a resolution and reflected in the LLP Agreement.
Fresh Certificate
Once Form 5 is approved, the Registrar issues an updated Certificate of Incorporation bearing the new name.
Our process
From initial consultation to completion.
Reserve the New Name
Check availability and reserve the proposed name through the Registrar's name reservation process.
Pass a Partner Resolution
Get all partners to formally approve the change of name.
File Form 5
Notify the Registrar of Companies of the change and submit the required documents.
Update Downstream Records
Amend the LLP Agreement and update PAN, GST, bank accounts and other registrations with the new name.
Why name changes take longer than expected
What sets our approach apart.
Name gets rejected on first attempt
A proposed name too similar to an existing entity or trademark is often rejected, adding a round of resubmission.
Downstream updates are forgotten
The ROC filing is only the first step — PAN, GST, bank and vendor records also need to reflect the new name.
LLP Agreement isn't amended
The name change needs to be reflected in a supplementary LLP Agreement, which is sometimes overlooked.
Notice for Change of Name questions answered
What people ask before engaging us.
Planning to rename your LLP?
We'll handle the reservation, the filing, and the updates that follow.
