Company Name Change Legally Change Your Company’s Registered Name Through MCA Approval
Company Name Change is the legal process of changing the registered name of a company through MCA approval. It is commonly done for rebranding, business restructuring, strategic repositioning, or aligning the company name with its evolving business model and market identity.
What is Company Name Change?
Company Name Change is the formal legal process through which an existing company changes its registered name in MCA records. The process affects the company’s name clause in its constitutional documents and requires regulatory approval before the new name becomes officially valid.
The procedure generally starts with checking name availability and obtaining approval for the proposed new name through RUN. After that, the company passes the necessary special resolution, files the required forms with MCA, and seeks approval for the name change.
Once approved, MCA issues a fresh certificate of incorporation in the new name. The legal identity of the company continues, but the registered name changes and the business must then update related records such as GST, bank, contracts, stationery, and other statutory references.
Benefits of Company Name Change
A company name change supports strategic repositioning while preserving the same legal entity.
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Rebranding It helps the company adopt a more suitable brand identity that better reflects its business vision, image, or product focus.
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Business Restructuring It supports restructuring or repositioning where the old company name no longer matches the current business structure or purpose.
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Market Positioning It allows the company to adopt a stronger, more relevant, or more competitive market-facing identity.
Documents Required
Company name change usually requires internal approvals and constitutional documents of the company.
Board Resolution
A board resolution is generally required to approve the proposed new names and authorise the filing of the name reservation application.
Special Resolution
A special resolution of shareholders is generally required for changing the company name and altering the constitutional clause.
MOA & AOA
The Memorandum and Articles of Association are required for alteration and filing support during the name change process.
Process & Timeline
Company name change is generally completed within about 7–12 days in straightforward cases, though actual timelines may vary depending on name approval and MCA processing.
Name Approval (RUN)
Apply for reservation of the proposed new company name through the RUN service on the MCA portal.
Shareholder Approval
Obtain shareholder approval by passing the required special resolution for the name change and related document alteration.
Filing INC-24
File Form INC-24 with MCA along with the supporting approvals and required attachments after the shareholder resolution.
New Certificate Issued
Upon approval, MCA issues a fresh certificate of incorporation reflecting the new company name.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, a company can generally change its name when needed, subject to compliance with the applicable legal process and approvals.
Yes, regulatory approval and internal company approvals are generally required for changing the registered name.
The process generally involves RUN for name reservation and INC-24 for approval, along with related compliance filings where applicable.
Yes, a fresh certificate of incorporation is generally issued after approval of the company name change.
Yes, GST registration and related tax records generally need to be updated after the company name change is approved.
Yes, the company should generally update its bank records and related financial documents after the new certificate is issued.
The cost is generally moderate and depends on government fees, professional support, and related post-approval update requirements.
The process usually takes around 1–2 weeks in straightforward cases, depending on name approval and filing progress.
The legal impact is generally limited to the change in registered name, while the company continues as the same legal entity unless other changes are also made.
The approval is handled through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).