ROC & Statutory Compliance
Change Company Name
Quick answer: Change the name of a Private Limited / Public Company via RUN, MGT-14 and INC-24 filing under Companies Act, 2013.
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- 1800+ company name changes
Audience
Who needs Change Company Name?
- Companies rebranding after a merger, acquisition or business pivot
- Businesses aligning the company name with a new product or market positioning
- Holding companies consolidating multiple subsidiaries under a unified brand
- Companies removing the name of a departed promoter from the company name
- Businesses needing to match an international parent brand or trademark registration
- Section 8 companies and LLPs changing to a more descriptive or compliant name
How it works
- 1
Name Reservation (RUN)
CS files RUN on the MCA21 portal reserving the new name with two preferences.
- 2
Board Resolution
Board recommends the name change and authorises the special resolution process.
- 3
Shareholder Special Resolution
Special resolution under section 13(1) is passed with at least 75% votes in favour.
- 4
Form MGT-14 Filing
Form MGT-14 is filed on the MCA21 portal within 30 days of the resolution.
- 5
Form INC-24 with ROC
Form INC-24 is filed with altered MoA / AoA for ROC confirmation of the new name.
- 6
New Incorporation Certificate
ROC issues a fresh certificate of incorporation reflecting the new company name.
Timeline
Why file this
Benefits of change company name
- Refreshed brand identity — official name change in CIN master and MCA records
- Reservation of new name via RUN with two options in order of preference
- Special resolution under section 13(1) with MGT-14 filing for the name change
- Form INC-24 filed with ROC for confirmation of the new name and MoA amendment
- New incorporation certificate issued reflecting the changed name post-ROC approval
- Update of PAN, TAN, GST, IEC and bank accounts with the new name across authorities
- Refreshed CIN master eliminates confusion in tender, banking and regulatory filings
Documents required
8 documents needed for change company name.
- Board resolution recommending the change of name and authorising the RUN filing
- Two proposed new names in order of preference for reservation via RUN
- Shareholder special resolution under section 13(1) of the Companies Act, 2013
- Form MGT-14 filing receipt with MCA fee and DSC of the director
- Form RUN approval receipt from MCA with the reserved new name
- Form INC-24 with the altered MoA and AoA signed by all directors
- Latest Form MGT-7 (Annual Return) and Form AOC-4 (Financial Statements)
- Existing certificate of incorporation of the company for cancellation and re-issuance
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Frequently asked questions
Which MCA form is required to change the company name?
Form RUN is used for name reservation, Form MGT-14 is filed for the special resolution under section 13(1), and Form INC-24 is filed with the ROC for confirmation of the new name and MoA amendment. The altered MoA and AoA are submitted along with INC-24.
Is special resolution required for company name change?
Yes. Section 13(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 requires a special resolution (75% votes in favour) at a general meeting for any amendment to the MoA — including the name. The special resolution is filed via Form MGT-14 within 30 days.
What is the timeline for company name change?
Name reservation via RUN takes 3-7 days, special resolution and MGT-14 takes 7-10 days, and INC-24 with ROC takes 7-15 days. Total turnaround is 15-25 working days for a complete company name change with new incorporation certificate.
What if the new name is not approved by RUN?
RUN may reject a name that is too similar to an existing company or trademark, or that is undesirable under the Companies (Incorporation Rules), 2014. You can refile RUN with two alternative names. Re-filing has no fee and the new name is reviewed afresh.
Do I need to change PAN, TAN and GST after name change?
Yes. After ROC issues the new incorporation certificate, PAN and TAN must be updated via Form 49A / 49B (or income-tax portal), GST registration must be amended via the GST portal, and bank accounts updated with the new name on letterhead, cheques and KYC documents.
Does name change require Central Government approval?
Name change by special resolution alone does not require Central Government approval. Section 8 companies, however, need Central Government approval under section 13(4) for any name change. Companies with regulated activities (NBFC, etc.) may need sectoral regulator approval.
Can the new name be reserved while an old RUN is pending?
No. Only one RUN application can be filed at a time. The existing RUN must be disposed of (either approved or rejected) before a fresh RUN can be filed with new name preferences. The fee for RUN is ₹1,000 per filing as per the Companies Act, 2013.
Sources & authority: For regulations on change company name, refer to mca.gov.in .
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