The Classic Partners LLP

Company Name Change

Complete support to legally change your company's name under the Companies Act, 2013 — from name reservation on the MCA portal to the fresh Certificate of Incorporation — without disturbing your CIN, contracts, assets, or business continuity.

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What is a Company Name Change?

A company name change is the alteration of the name clause of the Memorandum of Association under Section 13 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 29 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014. It requires a special resolution of the shareholders and approval of the Central Government (powers delegated to the ROC), after which the Registrar issues a fresh Certificate of Incorporation in Form INC-25.

Importantly, a name change does not create a new company. The CIN, assets, liabilities, agreements, licences, and pending litigation of the company continue under the new name. Since the name clause sits inside the MOA, the process is technically an MOA amendment, and consequential changes are also made in the Articles of Association wherever the old name appears.

When Do Companies Change Their Name?

Rebranding, a new flagship product, or a group-wide identity refresh.
A shift in the main business activity that the old name no longer reflects.
Trademark conflicts or a direction from the Central Government to rectify a similar name.
Conversion of the company, where the suffix changes (Private Limited ↔ Limited).
Investor, merger, or joint-venture driven renaming of the entity.

Company Name Change Procedure — Step by Step

Hold a board meeting to approve the proposal and authorise name reservation.
Check name availability and run a trademark search; reserve the new name through the RUN service on the MCA portal (valid for 60 days).
Convene an EGM and pass a special resolution altering the name clause of the MOA and the AOA.
File Form MGT-14 with the ROC within 30 days of the special resolution.
File Form INC-24 seeking Central Government (ROC) approval for the new name.
The ROC issues a fresh Certificate of Incorporation in Form INC-25 — the new name is effective from this date.
Update PAN, TAN, GST, bank accounts, licences, letterheads, signage, and the website with the new name.

Our Company Name Change Services

Name Availability & RUN Filing

Availability checks under Rule 8 and reservation of the proposed name on the MCA portal.

Trademark Conflict Check

Search of registered and pending trademarks to avoid objections and future disputes.

Resolutions & MOA/AOA Drafting

Board and special resolutions, EGM notices, and altered MOA and AOA pages.

MGT-14 & INC-24 Filing

Timely ROC filings with all attachments and professional certification.

Fresh COI (INC-25)

Follow-up with the ROC until the new Certificate of Incorporation is issued.

Post-Change Updates

Guidance on updating PAN, TAN, GST, banks, EPF/ESI, and other registrations.

Why Choose The Classic Partners

Specialised experience in company law procedures, resolutions, and ROC approvals.
End-to-end execution — from name search to the fresh certificate and post-change updates.
Timely filings of MGT-14 and INC-24 so the approval is never delayed by defaults.
Transparent fees and a dedicated point of contact for directors and promoters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a company name change create a new company?

No. The company remains the same legal entity with the same CIN, assets, liabilities, contracts, and licences. Only the name changes, and all rights and obligations continue under the new name.

Which forms are filed for a company name change?

The new name is reserved through the RUN service, the special resolution is filed in Form MGT-14 within 30 days, and the approval application is filed in Form INC-24. On approval, the ROC issues a fresh Certificate of Incorporation in Form INC-25.

How long does the company name change process take?

Typically two to four weeks, depending on name availability, how quickly the EGM is held, and ROC processing time. Names requiring Central Government approval for restricted words can take longer.

Do the MOA and AOA need to be altered for a name change?

Yes. The name clause of the Memorandum of Association is altered by special resolution under Section 13, and every reference to the old name in the Articles of Association is updated as well.

From when can the company use its new name?

From the date of the fresh Certificate of Incorporation (INC-25). After that, the company must print the new name on all letterheads, invoices, signboards, and statutory records, and update PAN, GST, and bank records.

Are there restrictions on choosing the new company name?

Yes. The new name must not be identical or too similar to an existing company, LLP, or registered trademark, and must comply with Rule 8 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules. Certain words such as Bank, Exchange, or Insurance need prior regulatory approval.

Planning to change your company's name?

Get the entire name change process — RUN, resolutions, MGT-14, INC-24, and the new COI — handled end to end.