Name Change — Company
Changing a company's registered name through shareholder approval and Registrar of Companies confirmation, without disrupting existing contracts or registrations.
A company can change its name by checking availability through the RUN facility, passing a special resolution, and filing Form MGT-14 followed by Form INC-24 with the Registrar of Companies. Once approved, a fresh Certificate of Incorporation is issued reflecting the new name, which then needs to be updated across PAN, TAN, GST, bank accounts, licenses and existing contracts.
What our name change service covers
From name reservation to updating every downstream registration.
- Checking proposed name availability and conducting a trademark conflict check
- Reserving the new name through the RUN (Reserve Unique Name) facility
- Drafting board and special resolutions for shareholder approval
- Filing Form MGT-14 and Form INC-24 with the Registrar
- Obtaining the fresh Certificate of Incorporation
- Updating PAN, TAN, GST, bank accounts, licenses and letterheads post-approval
Key stages of a name change
Each stage needs to be sequenced correctly to avoid rejection.
Name Reservation
Checking and reserving the proposed name through the RUN facility before the change is approved.
Special Resolution
Shareholder approval is required by law before the name change can be filed with the ROC.
Fresh Certificate
The Registrar issues a new Certificate of Incorporation once the change is approved.
Our process
From initial consultation to completion.
Name Availability Check
Searching the MCA and trademark databases to confirm the proposed name is free to use.
Board & Shareholder Approval
Passing the board resolution and special resolution required to authorise the change.
ROC Filing
Filing MGT-14 and INC-24 along with the altered memorandum and articles.
Post-Approval Updates
Updating PAN, GST, bank mandates, licenses and third-party contracts with the new name.
Why the sequencing of a name change matters
What sets our approach apart.
A rejected name resets the timeline
Proposing a name too similar to an existing company or trademark leads to rejection and delay.
Downstream registrations lag behind
PAN, GST and bank records don't update automatically and need to be actioned separately.
Contracts need name-change endorsement
Existing agreements, leases and licenses should be formally updated to avoid disputes later.
Name Change — Company questions answered
What people ask before engaging us.
Planning to rebrand your company?
We'll handle the name reservation, resolutions and ROC filing end to end.
