MCA Compliance
Company Name Change Process in India
Changing a company's name is more than updating letterheads — it alters the MOA and needs a fresh Certificate of Incorporation. Here is the full step-by-step process.
Rebranding? You cannot just start using a new company name. Because the name is part of the company's charter (the MOA), changing it is a formal, multi-step MCA process — though the CIN stays the same.
Quick answer
A company name change needs: a name availability check (unique and not infringing a trademark), a special resolution, MGT-14, a name application (RUN/INC-24), updated MOA/AOA, and a fresh Certificate of Incorporation. The CIN does not change, so the company's identity and history continue.
Step-by-step
- Check the new name for availability and trademark conflicts.
- Pass a special resolution of members approving the change.
- File MGT-14 with the resolution.
- Apply for the name via RUN/INC-24.
- The ROC approves and issues a fresh COI; update the MOA/AOA.
After the change
Update the new name on your PAN, GST, bank, licences, contracts, branding and signage. Existing contracts remain valid — the company is the same legal entity (same CIN).
Name change vs brand/trade name
A legal name change alters the company's constitution. Protecting a brand or trade name is a separate matter — that is a trademark, not a company name change.
Common mistakes
- Choosing a name that is taken or infringes a trademark
- Skipping the special resolution
- Not updating PAN/GST/bank afterward
- Confusing a legal name change with a brand name
Done properly, the rename is recognised everywhere — with your track record intact.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I change my company's name?
Check the new name's availability, pass a special resolution, file MGT-14, apply via RUN/INC-24, update the MOA/AOA, and receive a fresh Certificate of Incorporation. The CIN stays the same.
Does the CIN change with the name?
No. The CIN and the company's legal identity and history continue; only the name changes.
How long does a name change take?
Typically 2–4 weeks, including name approval and the fresh COI.
Is a special resolution required?
Yes. A name change requires member approval by special resolution, filed in MGT-14.
Do I need to update PAN, GST and bank?
Yes. After the fresh COI, update the name on PAN, GST, bank, licences, contracts and branding.
Is a company name change the same as a trademark?
No. A name change alters the company's constitution; protecting a brand name is done via a trademark, which is separate.
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