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Firm Registration & Compliances

Change Company Name

Change of company name — name reservation, special resolution, MGT-14 and INC-24 filings, new certificate and updating registrations.

Change Company Name
Estimate Cost
₹5,000 – ₹15,000
Typical duration
21 days

Service overview

  • Changing a company’s registered name requires complete corporate rebranding in strict compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and MCA Naming Rules
  • The procedure involves verifying name availability, avoiding trademark infringements, securing MCA name reservation, passing special shareholder resolutions, and obtaining a fresh Certificate of Incorporation from the ROC

Who needs it? / When is it needed?

  • Companies executing corporate rebranding or business model pivots.
  • Entities resolving trademark infringement notices or legal disputes regarding their current name.
  • Businesses merging, acquiring, or restructuring under a unified corporate identity.

What to expect from the WCP Professionals

  • Dual-Registry Availability Check: WCP professionals run comprehensive preliminary availability searches against both the MCA corporate database and the IP India Trademark Registry to identify identical or phonetically similar names.
  • Formulate Rationale & Plan B: Where a preferred name carries moderate approval probability, WCP professionals draft a legally sound rationale and prepare structured alternative options so approval is not wasted.
  • Manage Shareholder Approvals: WCP professionals prepare board resolutions, EGM notices, and special resolutions necessary to authorize the legal name change across all corporate bodies.
  • Submit & Track Application: WCP professionals file Form RUN or SPICe+ Part A for name reservation, followed by Form INC-24 for final approval from the Registrar of Companies (ROC).
  • Resolve Objections: If the ROC raises concerns regarding group brand similarity or public policy, WCP professionals submit legal representations and NOC documentation to clear the reservation.
  • Complete Rebranding Handover: WCP professionals deliver your fresh Certificate of Incorporation bearing the new legal title and guide you through mandatory post-approval amendments across PAN, TAN, GST, and banking records.

Key deliverables

  • MCA Database and IP India Trademark Availability Search Reports
  • Official MCA Name Approval Letter
  • Drafted Board and Shareholder Resolutions
  • Fresh Certificate of Incorporation issued by ROC under the new name
  • Amended MOA & AOA reflecting the updated corporate name

Standard turnaround time

  • Name Reservation: 2 to 5 business days.
  • INC-24 Approval & Certificate Issuance: 7 to 15 business days.
  • Post-change taxation and bank updates: 2 to 4 weeks.

Government fees, timelines & key outcomes

  • Government Fees: Fixed name application fees (RUN/SPICe+) and INC-24 statutory fees as per MCA slabs.
  • Timelines: Reserved names remain valid for 20 days under RUN or 60 days under SPICe+.Key Outcome: Issuance of fresh Certificate of Incorporation bearing the new legal title.

Forms & filings involved

  • RUN
  • SPICe+ Part A: Corporate Name Reservation. Form MGT-14: Registration of Special Resolution.Form INC-24: Application for approval of company name change.

Documents required

  • Existing Certificate of Incorporation, MOA, and AOA.
  • GList of proposed names in priority order.
  • Board Minutes and Shareholder Consent Records.
  • Director DSCs and NOC if name resembles a group brand/trademark.

What we need from you

  • Priority list of chosen business names.
  • Executed board and shareholder consents.
  • Prompt assistance during post-approval tax certificate amendments.

Important conditions

  • MCA retains final discretionary authority over corporate name approvals
  • Changing the company name does not alter prior corporate debts, legal liabilities, or existing contracts
  • Official fees and stamp duties

Additional information

After obtaining your new certificate, promptly update letterheads, websites, vendor contracts, and bank account records to prevent billing delays.

The estimated cost covers indicative professional fees only. Government fees, stamp duty and taxes are payable at actuals.

How it works

  1. 1. Raise a service enquiry describing your requirement.
  2. 2. A Relationship Manager reviews it and opens it for bidding.
  3. 3. Pay into escrow and assign the professional you select.
  4. 4. Track progress to completion, then accept and release payment.
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Frequently asked questions

How is a company name changed?

By reserving the new name, passing a special resolution, filing MGT-14 and applying in INC-24 for the Central Government's approval and a fresh certificate.

How long does a company name change take?

Usually 2–3 weeks, depending on name approval and MCA processing.

Does the CIN change after a name change?

The CIN generally stays the same unless the change affects listing status or the type of company; the certificate is reissued in the new name.

What must be updated after a name change?

PAN, TAN, GST, bank accounts, licences, letterheads, the website and contracts.

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