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Last updated: 2 October 2026
Rebranding or changing your line of business may call for a new company name. Our team checks name availability, reserves the name, passes the approvals and files for the new certificate of incorporation — then updates your records.
Under section 13 of the Companies Act, 2013, a company can change its name by special resolution and approval of the Central Government (delegated to the Registrar):
A company that has not filed its annual returns or financial statements, or has not repaid deposits or interest, generally cannot change its name until the default is set right. After the change, the old name must be shown alongside the new one on documents and at the office for two years.
Based on the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made under it. Last updated: 27 September 2026.
Provision for altering the memorandum, including the name
Web service to reserve the new name
Needed from shareholders
Filed within 30 days of the resolution
Application for approval of the name change
Old name shown alongside the new one
Most rejections are about the name itself.
The proposed name resembles an existing company or trademark.
Unfiled annual returns block the change.
Bank, GST and licences left in the old name.
Other constitution changes.
Changing objects or articles.
Changing the address.
Protecting the new name.
Clearing past defaults.
Name availability and trademark search.
New name reserved.
Board approves and calls a meeting.
Special resolution passed; MGT-14 filed.
Application filed for approval.
New certificate received; records and registrations updated.
Update every place where the old name appears.
PAN, TAN, GST, Udyam and licences updated.
Bank accounts and cheque books updated.
Letterheads, invoices, seal and website updated.
Shown alongside the new name for two years.
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By reserving a new name through RUN, passing a special resolution, filing MGT-14 and applying in INC-24 for approval.
Generally no. Defaults in annual filings or deposits must be set right first.
Yes. The Registrar issues a fresh certificate in the new name.
The CIN stays linked to the company, though parts of it can change with the company’s details.
For two years, alongside the new name.
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This work is handled by Expertvuw’s team, with filings made on the MCA portal. Certifications and audits required by law are issued by independent practising professionals engaged for your case.