Company Law
Company Name Change — MCA Filing
Change a Private Limited company's name under s.13 Companies Act 2013 — RUN name reservation, special resolution, MGT-14, INC-24, and an amended Certificate of Incorporation.
Change a company's name under s.13 Companies Act 2013 — RUN reservation, a special resolution at an EGM, MGT-14, INC-24, and an amended Certificate of Incorporation that completes the change.
- • Name availability check and RUN application for the proposed name
- • Drafting of the special resolution and EGM notice
- • MGT-14 filing of the special resolution
- • INC-24 application for change of name
- • Follow-up with the ROC and tracking of the amended Certificate of Incorporation
- • Checklist of post-change updates — PAN, bank, GST, and contracts
- • Certificate of Incorporation and MOA/AOA
- • Director and shareholder details
- • Board resolution for the proposed name
- • NOC or consent where the proposed name relates to another entity, if applicable
See the fee table below for the statutory filing charge and common delay logic.
- • Section 13 of the Companies Act 2013
- • Section 117 of the Companies Act 2013
- • Section 16 of the Companies Act 2013
- • Rule 8 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules 2014
- • Rule 29 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules 2014
Process
How the service works
The workflow is built to be predictable: document collection, legal review, filing, and post-filing follow-through.
Check availability and reserve the name
We shortlist compliant names, check similarity against existing companies and trademarks, and file the RUN application under Rule 8 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules 2014.
Pass the special resolution
The board calls an EGM and shareholders pass a special resolution approving the new name under s.13(2).
File MGT-14
We file the special resolution as MGT-14 with the ROC within 30 days of the EGM, as required by s.117.
Apply on INC-24
We submit the INC-24 application for change of name with the RUN approval, resolution, and supporting documents.
Receive the amended certificate
The ROC issues an amended Certificate of Incorporation bearing the new name, which completes the change under s.13(5).
Update the ecosystem
We give you a checklist to update PAN, GST, bank accounts, contracts, and letterheads with the new name.
AEO summary
A name change runs through s.13 Companies Act 2013: reserve the new name on RUN, pass a special resolution at an EGM, file MGT-14, apply on INC-24, and receive an amended Certificate of Incorporation.
What a name change actually involves
The legal route is set by s.13 of the Companies Act 2013: the company passes a special resolution to change its name, applies to the Central Government (through the ROC) for approval, and the change takes effect when the amended Certificate of Incorporation is issued. The new name must first be reserved through RUN under Rule 8 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules 2014.
Because the name appears in the MOA, contracts, invoices, and bank records, the change is not just a cosmetic update — it is a legal event that banks, GST authorities, and counterparties expect to see documented.
- • RUN reservation under Rule 8 of the Incorporation Rules
- • Special resolution under s.13(2)
- • MGT-14 within 30 days under s.117
- • INC-24 approval and amended Certificate of Incorporation
Why get the sequence right
Each step depends on the one before it: the INC-24 application needs the approved RUN name and the filed MGT-14. If the order is wrong — or the resolution is filed late — the ROC can query the application and the whole timeline resets.
Getting it right matters for your brand too: the moment the new name is reserved, other parties can see it is taken, so moving from reservation to the amended certificate without delay protects the name you have chosen.
- • A name change cannot be repeated within a year (Rule 29)
- • The new name applies only from the amended certificate date
- • A protected name — trademark registration locks it in
Government fees
Fee breakdown
| Item | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RUN name reservation | ₹1,000 | Prescribed fee for each name reservation application on the RUN portal. |
| INC-24 filing fee | As per MCA schedule | INC-24 fee is based on authorised capital under the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules 2014. |
Timeline
Typical turnaround
Typical timeline usually means a 15–25 working days turnaround, assuming documents are complete and any board or shareholder approvals are already in place.
MCA filing fees for INC-24 depend on authorised capital, and state stamp duty may apply to the amended documents.
Related services
Keep the company moving
SPICe+ incorporation, RUN name reservation, DIN, DSC, and PAN/TAN for a new company
The ongoing MCA calendar — annual filings, registers, and board minutes after incorporation
AOC-4 and MGT-7 annual filings with DIR-3 KYC for every director
Protect the new name as a trademark so the brand is secured alongside the legal name change
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can we change the company's name whenever we want?
What if the proposed name is similar to an existing company or trademark?
What happens if we don't file MGT-14 for the special resolution?
What needs updating after the name change is approved?
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