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All about Company Name Change

A Limited Company can be identified by its name, which can be selected and altered at the company’s discretion. However, any name change must comply with the regulations and procedures set forth by company laws.

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  • Change of business activity of the company.
  • Change to reflect brand of the company.
  • Change as per government order.

Conditions to fulfill for Changing Company’s Name:

  • A minimum of one year must have passed since the last name change.
  • At least 50% of the company’s total revenue in the preceding year should come from the new activity proposed by the new name, or the investment in the new activity/project should be at least 50% of the company’s assets.
  • The new name, along with the old name, must be disclosed on the websites of the stock exchanges where the company is listed for a continuous period of one year from the date of the last name change.

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ESSENTIAL

13299/-
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  • Company Name Change(Private Limited)
  • Document preparation
  • Name Approval
  • Application for Name Change of the Company
  • Change in MOA & AOA
  • PAN Modification
  • TAN Modification
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ENHANCED

20299/-
(All Inclusive)

  • Company Name Change (Private limited)
  • Document preparation
  • Name Approval
  • Application for Name Change of the Company
  • Change in MOA & AOA
  • Modification in PAN Card
  • Modification in TAN
  • GST Modification
  • MSME Modification
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Effects of changing company’s name

The change of name will not affect any rights or obligations of the company, and any legal proceedings can continue against or by the company under its former or new name.
Legal proceedings initiated by the company under its old name can be continued under the new name.
The entity of the company remains the same despite the name change.
The company is not dissolved, nor does a new company come into existence.
The change only affects the company’s name, without altering its constitution.

Documents required for changing a company’s name

Certified copy of Board Resolution
Current Certificate of Incorporation
MOA and AOA in word format
List of Directors and Shareholders
Proposed Name(s) in order of preference.
Digital Signature of the authorised director
Letterheads (approx 10) and rubber stamp of director

How to Change a Company’s Name?

Fill Simple Checklist

Our Compliance Manager will contact you to collect your documents and a simple checklist. You need to fill out the checklist and submit it along with the necessary documents for processing. Our expert team will verify the documents and proceed with changing the company’s name.

Name Availability

Once all documents are verified, we will check the availability of your chosen new name. If the RoC confirms the availability, a special resolution will be passed, and the AOA and MOA will be altered accordingly to reflect the new name.

Applying to ROC

After passing the special resolution, it will be submitted to the RoC in Form MGT 14. Additionally, we will file Form INC 24 along with the required documents and fees. Upon approval, the RoC will issue a new Certificate of Incorporation, reflecting the change in name.

FAQs On Changing company’s Name

Yes, you can check the availability of your proposed business name before applying to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). This preliminary check helps ensure that your chosen name is unique and complies with naming guidelines, reducing the chances of rejection during the application process.

The name change must be approved by the company's shareholders through a special resolution. After the special resolution is passed, the Registrar of Companies (RoC) will review and approve the name change application, provided all legal requirements and procedures are met.

Yes, once the RoC is satisfied with the name change application and all related documents and fees have been submitted, a new Certificate of Incorporation will be issued. This certificate will reflect the company's new name.

Chaahna Associates provides services across various cities in India. We offer our comprehensive business solutions, including company name changes, in major metropolitan areas and other key locations. For specific details about service availability in your city, please contact us directly.