Change Company Name
Changing your company's legal name means reserving the new name with MCA, passing a special resolution, applying to the Central Government, and receiving a fresh Certificate of Incorporation (Form INC-25). The CIN and PAN stay the same, but everything bearing the company name — bank accounts, GST, contracts, signage — must be updated separately.
What this filing does
Changing your company's legal name means reserving the new name with MCA, passing a special resolution, applying to the Central Government, and receiving a fresh Certificate of Incorporation (Form INC-25). The CIN and PAN stay the same, but everything bearing the company name — bank accounts, GST, contracts, signage — must be updated separately.
We run the full sequence: name availability + RUN reservation, EGM, MGT-14, INC-24, and follow up until the new CoI is issued.
Common reasons founders file this
- You are rebranding the company.
- The current name is being challenged (trademark conflict, regulator objection).
- You are dropping a co-founder's name from the company name.
- You acquired the entity and want to rename it.
Documents we will need
Most of these you can scan or photograph from your phone. We list everything in your engagement letter so nothing is collected later as a surprise.
- Two proposed names in priority order (we run availability and trademark checks before submission).
- Brief reason for the name change (one or two lines for the explanatory statement).
- Existing MoA (we have it on file).
- Email IDs for all shareholders.
Stage by stage
- 01.
Name availability + RUN
Day 1–3We run an MCA availability check + a basic trademark search on the proposed names. Once cleared, we file RUN to reserve the name (validity 20 days).
- 02.
EGM + special resolution
Day 4–2521 clear days notice (or shorter with consent). Special resolution passed by 75% of votes cast. We draft the notice, explanatory statement, and minutes.
- 03.
MGT-14 + INC-24
Day 26–28MGT-14 is filed for the resolution within 30 days of the EGM. INC-24 is the application to the Central Government for approval of the name change. Both are signed by a Practising Company Secretary.
- 04.
Fresh CoI (INC-25)
Day 29–35MCA issues the fresh Certificate of Incorporation in Form INC-25. The new name takes effect from the date stated on the CoI.
Our fee — from ₹8,000
All-in for the four-stage filing. Resubmission of the RUN form (if both names are rejected) is free from us; only the MCA fee applies.
What you receive
- Fresh Certificate of Incorporation (INC-25) in the new name.
- Filed MGT-14 + INC-24 with MCA acknowledgements.
- Amended MoA and AoA reflecting the new name.
- Checklist of downstream updates (GST, bank, IEC, signage).
Frequently asked
Will my CIN, PAN, and TAN change?+
No. CIN, PAN, and TAN belong to the entity and stay the same after a name change. Only the displayed name on those records is updated.
Do we need to update GST, bank, and contracts separately?+
Yes. Each holds its own copy of your name and must be updated individually. The fresh CoI is the supporting document for all those updates. We give you a checklist.
What if both proposed names are rejected by MCA?+
We resubmit with two new names — free from us. Only the MCA reservation fee applies again. We typically run a thorough check before each submission to keep rejection rates low.
Can we use the old name during the transition?+
Yes. The old name is legally yours until the new CoI is issued. After that date, the new name must be used on letterheads, invoices, signage, and contracts.
Begin your change company name.
The online form takes a few minutes. Save and resume anytime. No payment is taken until the full fee, including any pass-through items, has been shown alongside the engagement letter.