Change your company’s name with complete ROC compliance and legal support. We assist with name availability check, board and shareholder resolutions, MOA/AOA amendment, RUN / SPICe+ name approval, and end-to-end MCA filing for company name change.
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Best suited for: Startups, One Person Companies (OPCs), and small Private Limited companies looking for core Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) approval without any external operational add-ons.
INR 7,999
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Best suited for: Growing businesses that want their principal identity updated immediately across basic government systems once the name change is officially authorized.
INR 11,999
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A company may decide to change its name due to rebranding, business expansion, change in promoters, new business activities, merger, strategic repositioning, or a shift in brand identity. Under the Companies Act, 2013, a company can change its name only after following the prescribed legal procedure and obtaining approval from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
Changing the name of a company is not merely a branding exercise—it is a formal corporate action that requires name approval, alteration of the Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA), shareholder approval, and ROC filings.
At CLEANFILINGS, we provide end-to-end support for company name change, including name availability check, drafting of resolutions, name reservation, ROC filings, and post-approval guidance.
Company Name Change refers to the legal process of changing the existing name of a company as recorded with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and Registrar of Companies (ROC).
Once approved, the company continues to remain the same legal entity, but operates under a new name. Its CIN remains the same, while the Certificate of Incorporation is reissued by ROC with the new name.
This service is generally applicable to:
✔ Private Limited Companies
✔ Public Limited Companies
✔ One Person Companies (OPCs)
✔ Section 8 Companies
✔ Nidhi Companies
✔ Other Companies Registered under the Companies Act, 2013
A company may change its name for several strategic or legal reasons, such as:
To align the company name with a new market image, modern identity, or long-term branding strategy.
When the company enters a new line of business and the existing name no longer reflects its operations.
To reflect a new ownership structure, group identity, or merged business.
Where the existing name conflicts with a registered trademark or is objected to by authorities.
To adopt a more scalable, broader, or market-friendly brand identity.
To reflect the strategic direction of new management or promoters.
A company name change does not create a new legal entity.
The company continues with the same:
✔ Corporate Identity
✔ CIN
✔ PAN and TAN (subject to update of name records)
✔ Contracts, assets, liabilities, and obligations
✔ Shareholding structure (unless separately changed)
Only the name appearing in MCA records and the Certificate of Incorporation changes.
Before initiating a company name change, the following should be checked:
As a practical compliance standard, companies should ensure that annual filings and major pending compliances are updated before proceeding.
The proposed name should not be identical or too similar to an existing company / LLP / trademark and must comply with the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014.
In normal cases, name change requires alteration of MOA and AOA, which is approved through shareholder resolution.
If the company is engaged in a regulated sector, additional approvals / NOCs may be relevant depending on the facts.
The following documents / details are generally required:
The proposed company name is reviewed for availability and legal acceptability under MCA naming rules and trademark considerations.
A Board Meeting is held to approve the proposal for name change, approve the proposed names, and authorise filing of name reservation application and convening of shareholders’ meeting.
Application for reservation of the new company name is made through the relevant MCA process (such as RUN / SPICe+ name reservation route, as applicable).
If the name is approved, it is reserved for the company for the prescribed period.
After name approval, the company passes a Special Resolution in a General Meeting / EGM to approve the change of name and alteration of the Name Clause of MOA and corresponding provisions of AOA.
The Special Resolution passed by the shareholders is filed with ROC in Form MGT-14 within the prescribed timeline along with the resolution and altered constitutional documents.
Application for approval of company name change is filed with ROC / MCA in Form INC-24 along with the prescribed documents and approvals.
Upon approval of the name change, ROC issues a Fresh Certificate of Incorporation in the new name. From this point, the company is legally recognized by its new name.
Depending on the case, the following forms are generally involved:
Used for reservation / approval of the proposed new company name.
Filed for the Special Resolution approving the name change and alteration of MOA / AOA.
Filed for obtaining Central Government / ROC approval for change of name.
The exact filing route may vary based on MCA portal process applicable at the time of filing.
The relevant filings should be completed within the prescribed time after the resolutions / approvals.
As a practical reference:
The name approval obtained through RUN / SPICe+ is valid for the period prescribed by MCA, and subsequent steps should be completed within that period.
Once the company name is changed and a fresh certificate is issued, the company should update the new name across all important records and registrations.
This may include:
✔ PAN and TAN records
✔ GST Registration
✔ Bank Account Records
✔ IEC, FSSAI, MSME and other licenses
✔ Invoices, letterheads, website, email signatures, stationery
✔ Agreements, contracts, and vendor/customer records
✔ Trademark / IP related records, if applicable
✔ Signboards and internal statutory records
Only MCA-approved name change gives legal effect to the new name.
Proper legal transition ensures consistency in contracts, invoices, and compliance records.
The company continues seamlessly while formally adopting its new brand identity.
Correct procedure and documentation reduce delays and filing defects.
A legally updated company name strengthens brand strategy and market positioning.
We commonly assist in company name change for:
✔ Rebranding of Existing Business
✔ Startup Repositioning
✔ Change in Product / Service Line
✔ Family Business Name Transition
✔ Group Restructuring
✔ Trademark Alignment / Brand Protection
✔ Investor-Driven Rebranding
✔ Expansion into New Industry Segment
If a company starts using a new name without completing proper MCA process, it may face:
✔ Mismatch between legal records and trade identity
✔ Problems in banking, GST, invoices, and contracts
✔ ROC non-compliance issues
✔ Customer / vendor confusion
✔ Difficulties in statutory filings and legal documentation
Therefore, name change should always be completed through proper corporate approvals and ROC filings.
Our Company Name Change Services may include:
✔ Name Availability Review & Name Strategy Support
✔ RUN / SPICe+ Name Reservation Assistance
✔ Drafting of Board Resolution and EGM Documents
✔ Drafting of Special Resolution
✔ Alteration of MOA & AOA
✔ Filing of MGT-14
✔ Filing of INC-24
✔ Post-Approval Compliance Guidance
✔ End-to-End ROC Compliance Support
✔ Better Chances of Name Approval
✔ Accurate Resolutions & ROC Documentation
✔ Reduced Risk of Resubmission
✔ Smooth Coordination of Name Approval and Final ROC Filings
✔ Practical Guidance on Post-Change Updates
✔ End-to-End Compliance Support
✔ Experienced ROC Compliance Professionals
✔ Strong Documentation & Drafting Support
✔ Transparent Pricing
✔ Dedicated Support Team
✔ Pan India Service Delivery
✔ End-to-End MCA Compliance Support
Rebrand your company with confidence while our experts handle the complete name change process, documentation, and ROC filings from start to finish.
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