Change of Company Name in India
Rebranding, a change in ownership or business activity? TAXAJ manages the complete company name change procedure end-to-end — board & special resolutions, name approval (RUN), filing of MGT-14 and INC-24, MOA/AOA alteration and the fresh Certificate of Incorporation — for Private Limited, Public Limited, OPC & Section 8 companies.
A company can change its name at any time after incorporation — for a Private Limited, Public Limited, One Person Company or Section 8 Company — with the consent of shareholders through a special resolution and MCA approval. Changing the company name requires an alteration of the Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association under the Companies Act, 2013.
Crucially, a change of company name does not create a new entity. It does not affect the company's rights or obligations, and any legal proceedings by or against the company continue unaffected. At TAXAJ, our Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries and legal experts handle the entire MCA name change — from RUN name approval to the fresh Certificate of Incorporation — so your only worry is choosing the new name.
Name change is a key corporate restructuring event and often pairs with object (MOA) changes or trademark protection of the new brand.
⚖️ At a glance
- Governing law: Companies Act, 2013
- Key forms: RUN, MGT-14, INC-24
- Approval needed: Special resolution + Central Govt (RD)
- Timeline: approx. 10–15 working days
- Result: fresh Certificate of Incorporation
Common Reasons for a Company Name Change
Voluntary / Rebranding
Repositioning the brand for marketing, a fresh vision or mission, or to align with current trends — perfectly legal and common.
Change in Business Activity
Reflecting new or additional business objects — usually done alongside altering the MOA main object clause.
Change of Ownership
After a takeover or change in management, the name is often changed to reflect the new ownership and branding.
Avoid IPR Conflicts
To reinforce trademarks/copyrights or avoid a potential intellectual-property conflict with an existing brand.
ROC Direction
The ROC may direct a change following a complaint by another company claiming priority of a name or trademark.
Conversion of Status
Mandatory or voluntary conversion (e.g. OPC → Private Limited, Private → Public) that requires a corresponding name change.
Procedure to Change a Company Name
A structured, done-for-you workflow under the Companies Act, 2013 — from board approval to the new Certificate of Incorporation.
Board Resolution
Hold a Board meeting to approve the name change and authorise a director/CS to apply for name availability, and to convene an EGM.
Name Approval (RUN)
Apply to the MCA for the proposed name as per the Companies Act naming guidelines and secure approval.
Special Resolution
Conduct the EGM and pass a special resolution for the name change and the resulting MOA & AOA modifications.
File MGT-14 & INC-24
File the special resolution (MGT-14) and the application for Central Government approval (INC-24) with the ROC.
New Incorporation Certificate
On approval, the ROC issues a fresh Certificate of Incorporation — the name change is effective from this date.
Update MOA & AOA
Incorporate the new name across all copies of the amended MOA, AOA and the Certificate of Incorporation.
Choosing a Valid New Company Name
The proposed name must be desirable and acceptable under MCA rules — here's what makes a name get rejected.
Must be Desirable & Acceptable
- Not identical or closely resembling an existing company or LLP name, or a registered trademark / trademark application.
- Must not violate the Emblems and Names Act, or contain profanity or offensive words.
Test for Similarity / Resemblance
- Plurals don't help: "TAXAJ Hospital" vs "TAXAJ Hospitals" are similar.
- Case / spacing changes don't help: "TAXAJ Hospital" vs "TAXAJhospital" vs "Taxaj hospital" are similar.
- Different tense / number: "Three Taxaj Hospital" vs "3 Taxaj Hospital" are similar.
- Phonetic / combined spellings: "J & K Industries" vs "J n K Industries" are similar.
- Adding words like New, Modern, Nav, Shri, Shree, Om, Jai, Sai, The before an existing name does not make it distinct.
Names Needing Pre-Approval / Regulator NOC
- Words like insurance, bank, stock exchange, venture capital, asset management, mutual fund require a declaration of compliance with the relevant regulator (IRDAI, RBI, SEBI, etc.).
- Any name implying connection with the Central/State Government or a local authority needs prior Central Government approval.
Minimum Authorised Capital Required for Certain Names
Using certain keywords in the company name requires a minimum authorised capital, as prescribed by the MCA.
| Keyword used in the name | Min. Authorised Capital |
|---|---|
| Hindustan, India, Bharat (any part of name) | ₹5 lakh |
| Enterprises, Products, Business, Manufacturing | ₹10 lakh |
| Hindustan / India / Bharat (as first word) | ₹50 lakh |
| International, Global, Universal, Continental, Asiatic, Asia | ₹50 lakh |
| Industries / Udhyog (any part), or Global/Universal/Continental/Asia as first word | ₹1 crore |
| Corporation | ₹5 crore |
What a Company Name Change Costs
Two components: our professional fee, plus statutory ROC / Government fees that depend on your company type and capital.
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| TAXAJ Professional Fee | from ₹5,500 + |
| RUN — reserve new name | ₹1,000 |
| MGT-14 (based on capital) | ₹300 – ₹600 |
| INC-24 (by type & capital) | ₹1,000 – ₹20,000 |
Professional fee is exclusive of GST and statutory ROC / Government challans. ROC fees vary by company type and authorised capital. Get an exact quote →
🧾 Services Covered
Secretarial services for the company name change · Drafting of board & special resolutions · RUN name approval · Filing of MGT-14 and INC-24 · MOA/AOA alteration · Fresh Certificate of Incorporation.
Timeline: approx. 10–15 working days, subject to MCA / ROC and Central Government approval.
📅 Schedule Free 15-Min ConsultationDocuments Required for Company Name Change
- ✓Name, contact number & email ID of the Authorised Director
- ✓Director Identification Number (DIN), if already allotted
- ✓Self-attested PAN, Aadhaar & passport-size photo of the Authorised Director
- ✓Specimen signature of the Authorised Director
- ✓A few unique proposed names for the company
- ✓Valid DSC of the Authorised Director
Follow-up Activities After the Name Change
Once the new Certificate of Incorporation is issued, update the new name across these records and registrations.
Update the company name on all bank accounts and cheque books.
Amend the company PAN and TAN with the Income Tax Department.
Update GST, PF, ESI and other authority records.
Common seal, official seals of directors and authorised signatories.
Letterheads, business cards, bills of exchange, promissory notes and contracts.
Update the name on your website, email footers and social media accounts.
Company statutory registers and records to reflect the new name.
Update all business licenses, permits and registrations.
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