Overview
Section 13, Companies ActChanging a company name is governed by Section 13 of the Companies Act, 2013and requires approval from the Registrar of Companies (ROC). The process involves checking name availability, passing a special resolution, filing forms RUN and MGT-14 with the MCA, and receiving a fresh Certificate of Incorporation. Post-approval, you must update PAN, GST, bank accounts, and other registrations. We manage the entire process end-to-end.
Name Availability Search
Comprehensive check across MCA & trademark databases
MCA Filing & Approval
Expert handling of RUN, MGT-14 & ROC correspondence
Post-Change Updates
Guidance on updating PAN, GST, bank & other registrations
Eligibility Criteria
Registered Company
Pvt Ltd, Public Ltd, OPC, or Section 8 company
No Pending Prosecutions
Company should not be under ROC investigation or strike-off process
Shareholder Approval
Special resolution (75% majority) required via EGM
Name Compliance
New name must follow MCA naming guidelines & not infringe trademarks
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Required Documents
Board Resolution
Approving name change & authorizing filing
Special Resolution
Passed in EGM with 75% shareholder approval
MoA & AoA Amendments
Updated objects clause reflecting new name
Name Availability Proof
RUN application acknowledgement or trademark search report
NOC from Trademark Holder
If proposed name resembles existing registered trademark
Current COI & PAN
For identity verification during MCA filing
Pro tip: Reserve 2-3 alternative names — MCA may reject the first choice due to similarity.
Name Change Process
~15-25 daysName Availability Check
1-2 daysSearch MCA database & trademark registry for uniqueness
Board Resolution
1 dayPass resolution approving name change & authorize filing
RUN/MGT-14 Filing
5-7 daysFile name reservation (RUN) + special resolution (MGT-14) with MCA
ROC Approval & Updates
3-5 daysReceive new COI, update PAN, GST, bank & other registrations
Why Change Your Company Name?
Align your legal identity with your brand vision while staying fully compliant.
Brand Alignment
Match your legal name with your market-facing brand identity
Trademark Protection
Secure a unique, registrable name that avoids infringement risks
Merger/Acquisition Ready
Update name post-business combination for unified identity
Market Repositioning
Signal growth, diversification, or strategic shift to stakeholders
Frequently Asked Questions
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