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Company Name Change for Private Limited Companies
Rebranding? Company name change made simple – we secure the new name, pass the resolutions and get you a fresh certificate of incorporation.
- 10–20 working days
- Name availability check
- RUN application
- New incorporation certificate
Why companies change their name
A company name change is common after a rebrand, a change in business focus, a merger, or when the old name clashes with someone else’s trademark. The company stays the same legal entity – only its name changes – so contracts, assets, bank accounts and registrations continue under the new name.
Choosing a new name
- It must not be identical or too similar to an existing company, LLP or registered trademark.
- It should not contain words that need government approval unless you have it.
- It must end with “Private Limited” (or “Limited” for a public company).
- If the company has defaulted on annual filings or deposits, the ROC may not allow a name change until it is compliant.
The process
- Name check – we search the MCA and trademark registers to avoid rejection.
- Name reservation through the RUN service.
- Board meeting and special resolution of the shareholders approving the new name.
- MGT-14 filed within 30 days of the special resolution.
- INC-24 application for the name change; the ROC issues a fresh certificate of incorporation.
After the name change
Update the new name on your PAN, TAN, GST registration, bank accounts, licences, letterheads and website. Protect the new brand with a trademark registration.
Our service
We check name availability, file RUN, draft the resolutions and altered MOA and AOA, and file MGT-14 and INC-24 through to the new certificate.
Documents required for Company Name Change
After you purchase, log in to My Account → My Services and upload each document below. Scanned copies or clear phone photos (PDF, JPG or PNG) are fine. Your files are stored privately and seen only by your assigned expert.
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Two or three proposed names With the meaning or significance of each Required
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Trademark certificate or authorisation If the new name uses a registered trademark If applicable
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Certificate of incorporation, MOA and AOA Current versions Required
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DSC of an authorised director To sign the MCA forms; we can arrange one if needed Required
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Board / shareholder resolutions We draft these for signature If applicable
Company Name Change process with Nevo Legal
Name check
MCA and trademark search for your options.
Reservation
RUN application for the chosen name.
Resolutions
Board meeting and special resolution.
Filing
MGT-14 and INC-24 filed with the ROC.
Certificate
Fresh certificate of incorporation in the new name.
What you get
- Name approval
- Filed MGT-14 and INC-24
- Fresh certificate of incorporation
- Checklist of records to update
Company Name Change – frequently asked questions
Does changing the name change the company’s CIN?
The company remains the same legal entity; its rights, obligations and contracts continue. Only the name changes.
Do I need to change my PAN and GST?
Yes. Update the name with the income tax department, GST and every other registration after the new certificate is issued.
Can any name be used?
The name must be available, not identical or too similar to an existing company or registered trademark, and must follow the naming rules.
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