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📋 MCA Naming Rules
MCA Rules for Company Name Approval in India
Your company name must pass MCA's screening before RUN (Reserve Unique Name) is approved. Know the rules before you apply.
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Must Be Unique
Name must not be identical or deceptively similar to any existing company, LLP or trademark registered in India. MCA checks both spelling and phonetic similarity.
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Trademark Clearance
Conduct a trademark search before filing. A trademarked name can be objected even after ROC approval. TAXAJ advises running both checks simultaneously.
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Entity Suffix Required
Must end with the correct suffix — Private Limited, Limited, LLP, OPC Private Limited etc. Abbreviations like Pvt. Ltd. are also accepted.
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Regulated Words Need Approval
Words like Bank, Insurance, SEBI, RBI, Stock Exchange, Venture Capital, NBFC need prior approval from the respective regulator before ROC filing. NBFC registration →
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Prohibited Words
Names suggesting government connection (National, Central, State, Republic, President, Parliament) require special permission. Offensive, obscene or misleading names are rejected.
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Minimum Capital for Certain Words
Names with "International", "Globe", "Universal", "Continental", "Inter" require minimum authorised capital of ₹5 lakhs. "Hindustan", "India", "Bharat" require ₹50 lakhs.
✅ Do's & ❌ Don'ts While Choosing a Company Name
✅ Do's
Choose a name that reflects your business activity or product
Keep it short, memorable and easy to spell / pronounce
Run both MCA and trademark checks before filing
Add the correct legal suffix (Private Limited, LLP, etc.)
Reserve your domain name alongside company name
Check for exact name AND phonetically similar names
Get prior approval for regulated industry words
❌ Don'ts
Don't use plural forms of existing company names
Don't combine two existing registered names
Don't use different tense or number of an existing name
Don't use government-implying words without permission
Don't use banned or restricted words (Sahara, Satyam, etc.)
Don't use names already trademarked in the same class
Don't add just a number or symbol to an existing name
⚙️ Process
How to Register a Company After Name Approval
Name availability is step one. TAXAJ handles the complete registration end-to-end.
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Name Check
Search MCA database + trademark registry for conflicts.
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RUN / SPICe+
File RUN (Reserve Unique Name) on MCA21 — valid for 20 days.
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DIN & DSC
Get Director Identification Numbers and Digital Signature Certificates.
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MOA / AOA
Draft and file Memorandum and Articles of Association.
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COI Issued
Certificate of Incorporation issued by ROC — company is live!
🏢 Entity Types
Which Business Structure Should You Register?
The name suffix depends on your entity type. Choose the right structure before checking name availability.
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Private Limited Company
…Private Limited
Most popular. Separate legal entity, limited liability, up to 200 shareholders.
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LLP
…LLP
Limited Liability Partnership — flexible, tax-efficient, no mandatory audit below ₹40L turnover.
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One Person Company
…OPC Private Limited
Single founder, corporate structure, limited liability. Mandatory nominee required.
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Public Limited Company
…Limited
Can raise public capital, list on stock exchanges. Minimum 7 shareholders required.
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Section 8 Company
Foundation / Society
NGO under Companies Act — no suffix required. 80G, 12AB tax exemptions available.
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Nidhi Company
…Nidhi Limited
Mutual benefit finance company — for member savings and lending within a community.
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Producer Company
…Producer Company Limited
Farmer / producer collective — for agricultural co-operatives and rural enterprises.
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Partnership Firm
No ROC suffix
Unregistered or registered firm — no MCA name check required, registered under Partnership Act.
📚 Complete Guide
Company Name Search & Availability — Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about checking and reserving a company name in India.
🔍 What is MCA Company Name Search and How Does It Work?
The MCA21 Company Name Search (also called ROC name search) checks the Ministry of Corporate Affairs database for existing registered companies and LLPs. When you file the RUN (Reserve Unique Name) form on MCA21 or the SPICe+ Part A form, the MCA system compares your proposed name against all registered entities. If fewer than 3 matching or similar names exist, it is likely approved. The name is reserved for 20 days from the date of reservation. TAXAJ provides a fast preliminary check using the same database before you invest in ROC filing. Always combine with a trademark search on IP India to avoid conflicts.
🏢 Company Name Search for Private Limited Company — RUN Form
For a Private Limited Company, name reservation is done via Form RUN (Reserve Unique Name) on MCA21 or integrated in SPICe+ Part A. The name must end with "Private Limited" or "Pvt. Ltd." — the system treats both as equivalent. You can propose 2 names (name + alternative) in a single RUN filing. The MCA examiner checks: (1) resemblance to existing companies/LLPs, (2) trademark conflicts, (3) compliance with Companies (Incorporation) Rules 2014. A reserved name is valid for 20 days. TAXAJ handles the complete Private Limited Company registration — from name check to Certificate of Incorporation.
🤝 LLP Name Search — LLPIN and RUN-LLP
For a Limited Liability Partnership, name reservation uses Form RUN-LLP on the MCA portal. The name must end with "LLP". Similar to company name check, the MCA system verifies uniqueness against all registered companies and LLPs. A common mistake: applicants only check against LLPs but forget to check against companies with similar names — which will still trigger rejection. TAXAJ's LLP registration service includes a dual check (company + LLP database) before filing. Post name approval, LLP is incorporated via FiLLiP form — which integrates DIN, LLP Agreement and LLPIN generation in a single form.
®️ Company Name vs Trademark — Why You Need Both Searches
A critical mistake founders make: passing the MCA name check does not mean you own the brand. ROC registration gives you a legal entity name — but does NOT protect your brand against others using the same name in the same industry. For brand protection, you need a trademark registration under the Trade Marks Act 1999. A trademark can be filed even before company registration. TAXAJ strongly recommends: (1) check company name availability on MCA, (2) simultaneously check trademark availability on IP India portal, (3) file for trademark registration along with company incorporation for complete brand protection.
🔗 Next Steps After Name Check
Ready to Register? TAXAJ Handles Everything
From name reservation to compliance — complete business setup under one roof.
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Private Ltd Registration
₹6,999 onwards
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LLP Registration
Includes LLP Agreement
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OPC Registration
Single founder
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Public Ltd Company
For large businesses
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Section 8 / NGO
12AB + 80G
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Trademark Registration
Brand protection
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DSC Certificate
Required for MCA filing
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DIN Registration
For all directors
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GST Registration
Post incorporation
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Import Export Code
IEC for trade
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MSME / Udyam
Benefits for MSMEs
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Annual Compliance
Post-registration
❓ FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions — Company Name Search
Use the search tool above or visit the MCA21 portal (mca.gov.in). Enter your desired name and the system checks it against all registered companies and LLPs. You can also use the official MCA Master Data Search. TAXAJ's tool gives you an instant probability score before you invest in filing the RUN form.
RUN (Reserve Unique Name) is the MCA form for reserving a company name before filing for incorporation. You can propose up to 2 names. MCA typically approves or rejects within 1-2 working days. The reserved name is valid for 20 days — you must complete the SPICe+ incorporation filing within this period. TAXAJ files RUN and SPICe+ back-to-back to ensure no name lapses.
No. Under the Companies Act 2013, no two companies can have identical or deceptively similar names. The MCA system checks for phonetic, spelling and semantic similarity. Even a different suffix doesn't help — "TechNova Private Limited" and "TechNova LLP" would be considered too similar. Companies in different industries may be allowed the same name in limited circumstances, but TAXAJ recommends choosing a fully unique name to avoid any objection.
If your proposed name is rejected, you can resubmit with a different or modified name. The RUN fee (₹1,000 per filing) is not refunded. TAXAJ always proposes 2 names in the RUN form — a primary and an alternative — to improve approval chances. Our preliminary check using the MCA database before filing significantly reduces the probability of rejection.
TAXAJ's name availability checker is completely free. It searches the same MCA database used for official filings. The tool gives you a probability score — High (under 3 similar matches), Moderate (3-7 matches), or Low (8+ matches). Note: the final decision rests with the MCA examiner, who may consider factors beyond exact matches including phonetic similarity and sector-specific rules.
ROC registration of a company name does NOT provide trademark protection. File a trademark application with the Trademark Registry (under IP India) to protect your brand name. A trademark can be filed even before company registration using TM-A form. TAXAJ handles trademark filing alongside company registration for complete brand protection from Day 1.
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