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Changing a company name in India means reserving a new name with the Registrar of Companies, passing a special resolution at a general meeting, and filing Forms MGT-14 and INC-24 under Section 13 of the Companies Act, 2013. The new name takes effect only when the ROC issues a fresh certificate of incorporation.
Last updated: October 2026. Rules, forms, time limits and fees can change, so we confirm the current position before filing. This page is general information, not legal advice.
A company's name is part of its memorandum of association, so changing it is a formal amendment, not an administrative edit. Section 13 of the Companies Act, 2013 requires a special resolution and the Registrar's approval, and the rules prescribe how a new name is reserved and the forms to be filed.
The name must follow the naming rules. It cannot be identical or too similar to an existing company or LLP, cannot be undesirable or misleading, cannot resemble a registered trademark without the owner's right to use it, and must carry the correct suffix such as Private Limited or Limited. A Registrar can also direct a company to change a name that is found identical or similar to another.
A change of name does not affect the company's rights, obligations or legal proceedings, but every record in the old name has to be updated afterwards. For forms and name availability, use the official Ministry of Corporate Affairs portal. To make sure the new name is also available as a brand, see our trademark registration online service, and for ongoing filings after the change, our Pvt Ltd compliance service.
Common thresholds and time limits for a company name change. Confirm current figures before relying on them.
The right route depends on why the name is changing and where your company stands.
The business has a new brand and the legal name should match.
The company is converting, for example from private to public.
The Registrar found the name identical or too similar.
The proposed name was refused by the ROC.
Annual returns or accounts are overdue.
The name must reflect a new group structure or activity.
Not sure which situation applies to your company? Share the proposed name and your CIN, and our experts will check it free of charge.
Why directors plan the name change carefully.
Contracts, invoices and records carry the name customers know.
A name and trademark check up front avoids refusals and rework.
Check that the new name is free to use and register as a trademark.
Existing contracts, assets and liabilities continue under the new name.
PAN, GST, bank and licences are updated in the right order.
Handled from anywhere in India without visiting a Registry office.
From name check to fresh certificate, here is how an online company name change works.
Timelines depend on the meeting notice period, how quickly documents are ready and Registrar processing. Not to scale.
We search existing company, LLP and trademark records so the name is unlikely to be refused.
The name is reserved with the ROC, and the later filings must be made within its validity period.
The board approves the new name, the alteration of the MOA and AOA and calls a general meeting.
Shareholders approve the change at a general meeting with at least 75% of votes cast in favour.
Form MGT-14 records the resolution, and Form INC-24 applies for the name change with the altered MOA and AOA.
The ROC issues a certificate of incorporation in the new name, and the change takes effect from its date.
Keep these ready to avoid delays. Our expert will confirm the exact list for your company.
The total cost depends on the type of company, the meeting process and whether your records need clean-up first. It generally has three parts:
Name reservation and ROC filing fees for the forms involved. The schedule can change, so we confirm the current fees before filing.
Our fee depends on the company and how many updates you want handled. Call free for a custom quote before you pay anything.
Pending ROC filings, trademark registration, PAN and GST updates and new stationery are charged or incurred separately.
We share a clear, itemised quote before you begin – no hidden charges. Get your free quote →
Choose the situation that matches your company, or call free for a custom quote.
You have a new name in mind and want it filed correctly.
Your name was refused, objected to, or the ROC has directed a change.
You want the name change and all the follow-up updates handled together.
Our professional fee is quoted after a free call. Government fee is separate; trademark and other registrations are charged separately. Not sure which option fits? Ask for a free name check.
If your legal name no longer fits your business, plan the change properly.
A new product or market often needs a name to match.
Align the legal name with your logo, website and trademark.
Name suffix changes when the company type changes.
If the name is too similar to another, act within the time allowed.
Holding and subsidiary names may need to follow a common pattern.
After an acquisition, the name often changes to the new owner's brand.
A quick view of how name change differs by structure. Ask us what applies to your business.
| Structure | Approval route | Key filings | Authority | Complexity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Company (Pvt Ltd / Public) | Special resolution and ROC approval | Name reservation, MGT-14, INC-24 | Registrar of Companies | Highest |
| LLP | Partners' consent and ROC approval | LLP name reservation and LLP change of name form | Registrar of Companies | Moderate |
| Partnership firm | Amended partnership deed | Deed amendment, Registrar of Firms intimation if registered | Registrar of Firms, if registered | Low |
| Sole proprietorship | Owner's decision | Updates to PAN, GST, Udyam and bank | No ROC approval | Lowest |
A name check and a clear sequence prevent most rejections and delays.
Indicative order of updates. Time limits for each record can differ, so confirm before relying on them.
The new name is effective from the date of the fresh certificate of incorporation.
The company's PAN number stays the same, but the name on PAN and TAN records is updated.
Update GST, Udyam, IEC, professional tax and other registrations to the new name.
Inform banks, insurers, lenders, landlords and licensing authorities.
Register the new brand as a trademark and record the name change on existing trademarks.
Update agreements, letterheads, invoices, website and signatures, and tell customers and vendors.
Keep your annual filings on track after the change with our Pvt Ltd compliance service. Protect the new name with trademark registration online, or if you have received a trademark notice, our trademark hearing online support.
Quick answers on changing a company name in India.
Check and reserve the new name with the Registrar of Companies, hold a board meeting, pass a special resolution at a general meeting, file Form MGT-14 and the name change application in Form INC-24, and receive a fresh certificate of incorporation with the new name.
Yes. Section 13 of the Companies Act, 2013 requires a special resolution, which needs at least 75 percent of the votes cast in favour, and approval of the Registrar of Companies.
Form MGT-14 for the special resolution, generally within 30 days of passing it, and Form INC-24 for the name change application, generally within 60 days of the resolution and within the validity of the reserved name.
The name must not be identical or too similar to an existing company or LLP name or a registered trademark, must not be undesirable or misleading, and must end with Private Limited, Limited or the relevant suffix. We run a name and trademark check before applying.
The certificate of incorporation, MOA and AOA, board resolution and general meeting notice, the special resolution, the name approval, the altered MOA and AOA, PAN of the company, directors' digital signatures and a declaration of no pending default where required.
From the date of the fresh certificate of incorporation issued by the Registrar. Until then the company must continue to use its old name.
No. A change of name does not affect the company's rights, obligations or legal proceedings, but you should update contracts, registrations, bank accounts and licences to the new name.
Defaults in annual filings, deposits or similar obligations can lead to the application being rejected, so pending filings should be cleared first. We review the company's status before filing.
No. An LLP follows its own process under the LLP Act, a partnership firm amends its deed and informs the Registrar of Firms if registered, and a sole proprietorship has no ROC approval. Each also needs PAN, GST and bank updates.
Time depends on the notice period for the general meeting and Registrar processing. Government fees for name reservation and the forms are separate from our professional fee, and we share an itemised quote after a free call.
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