Change Company Name
Secretarial services relating to company name change
Name Change filing in MGT -14 and INC -24
Change Company Name - An Overview
The reason for a change of name of the company can be many, such as new branding plan, mergers and amalgamation, a shift in business activity etc.; However, the procedure shall be adopted similarly in all cases. The companies act, 2013 and the rules there under have laid down a clear & non-ambiguous method to change the name of a company. As the name of the company is mentioned on the MOA, AOA, Pan card, Tan Number, GST Registration, etc.; after its change, the same must also be altered.
Stepwise Procedure - to Change the name of Company
Obtain Board of Directors Approval
Name Availabilty Application for change of Name to ROC
Convene an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of Shareholders
Filing of Special Resolution to ROC in Form - MGT-14
Application for Name Change of the Company
Documents Required for Change Company Name
- Current Certificate of Incorporation
- MOA and AOA
- List of Directors and Shareholders
- Proposed Name in order of Preference
- Digital Signature
- Letterheads and Rubber stamp of Directors
Frequently Asked Questions
A memorandum of association (MoA) is a legal document that defines a company’s relationship with shareholders and it specifies the objectives for which the company has been formed. It is like the charter of the company and is prepared when the company is created.
Articles of association (AoA) is a legal document that talks about the internal management of the company and aims at carrying out the objectives as mentioned in the memorandum.
Yes, you can check the availability of your proposed company name through this link before applying to the MCA.
No, changing the name of the company doesn’t have the effect of starting a new company. All the old liabilities and obligations remain as it.
No, two registered companies in India cannot have the same name. The RoC will not allow a company to register a name that is already in use.
Yes, the process is 100% online. We will provide you with a dashboard in which you can comfortably do everything.
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