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Co. Name Change

A company can change its name under Section 13 of the Companies Act, 2013 by passing a special resolution at a general meeting and obtaining the approval of the Central Government, which is handled through the Regional Director and the Registrar. The new name is first reserved through the RUN service on the MCA portal. The special resolution is filed in Form MGT-14 within 30 days, Form INC-24 is then filed for approval, and on approval the Registrar issues a fresh Certificate of Incorporation in the new name.

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Service Overview

What is Co. Name Change?

Change of company name is the legal alteration of the name clause of a company’s Memorandum of Association, and the corresponding Articles, under Sections 13 and 14 of the Companies Act, 2013. It requires shareholder approval by special resolution, which means at least 75% of the votes cast in favour, and then the approval of the Central Government.

After approval, the Registrar enters the new name in the register of companies, notes the former name, and issues a new Certificate of Incorporation. The company’s legal identity continues; only its name changes. Any pending legal proceedings by or against the company continue under the new name, and existing rights and obligations are not affected.

Co. Name Change

Who Needs This Service

Companies that want to rebrand, change their business focus, align their name with a new trademark, resolve a dispute over a similar name or reflect a merger, acquisition or restructuring need this service. Startups that began with a working name and now want a more suitable brand, and companies converting from private to public or vice versa (where the name suffix changes) are typical users.

It is also relevant for companies that have been told by a regulator, customer or marketplace that the existing name causes confusion with another business. The service helps you choose a name that will pass approval and avoid repeated rejections.

A name change should be planned with the business: marketing materials, domain names, contracts, licences and registrations such as GST, FSSAI, IEC and bank accounts will all need updating. Companies with many licences should prepare a complete list before starting so that nothing is missed.

If your intention is only to adopt a new brand for products, without changing the company's legal name, a trademark registration or trade name may be enough, and a company name change is not needed.

Key Benefits

Correct sequence: RUN, special resolution, MGT-14 and INC-24
Name checked against MCA rules and existing company names before filing
Fresh Certificate of Incorporation in the new name
Checklist for updating PAN, GST, bank, licences and contracts
Reduced risk of repeated rejections and delays

Next Steps & Related Services

After the new certificate is issued, update PAN and TAN, GST, bank accounts, licences, letterheads and websites.

Related services: RUN / Name Approval, Alteration of MOA/AOA, Change in PAN/TAN, Trademark Registration and Annual Compliance.

Common Mistakes

Choosing a name that is too similar to an existing company or trademark.
Filing INC-24 before MGT-14 and the RUN approval.
Forgetting to update PAN, GST and other registrations after approval.
Missing the 30-day MGT-14 filing deadline.
Assuming that a company name approval gives trademark rights.

Timeline, Costs & Practical Tips

The process involves name reservation, a general meeting and two filings, so allow several weeks overall; the MGT-14 must be filed within 30 days of the resolution. Costs include government fees for RUN, MGT-14 and INC-24, plus professional charges.

Practical tip: run a trademark search at the same time as the RUN reservation, so that the name you obtain is also usable as a brand.

Written By

Raghav Sharma

Operations Executive

10+ Years Experience

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Raghav Sharma has 10+ years of experience covering Company Registration - Operation, MCA Services - Operation, Corporate Operation, Import Export Services - Operation, Goverment Licence Services - Operation, FSSAI - Operation, SEBI - Operation, Labour Compliance - Operation, Fund Raising - Operation, Licence & Certificate - Operations.

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Frequently asked questions

Need clarity?

What approval is needed for a name change?

A special resolution of shareholders and approval of the Central Government through INC-24.

How long does the Registrar hold a reserved name?

Sources describe about 20 days after RUN approval.

Does the company's legal status change?

No. Only the name changes; all rights and obligations continue.

Does a company name approval protect my brand?

No. Trademark protection is separate and needs a trademark registration.

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