20 July 2025
Changing a company name in India involves a formal process with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) under the Companies Act, 2013. Here's a step-by-step guide and typical expenses involved:
Steps to Change Company Name Board Meeting: Convene a board meeting to approve the proposal to change the company name and to authorize filing necessary applications. Check Name Availability: Apply for name availability via the RUN (Reserve Unique Name) service on the MCA portal. You can suggest up to two names in order of preference. Special Resolution in General Meeting: Once name availability is confirmed, convene an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of shareholders. Pass a special resolution approving the change of name. Amend the Memorandum of Association (MOA) accordingly. File Form INC-24: File Form INC-24 (Application for change of name by company) with the ROC, attaching: Special resolution copy Altered MOA Name availability approval (RUN approval) Board resolution Other required documents ROC Approval: ROC reviews the application and if satisfied, issues a Certificate of Incorporation (Change of Name). Update Company Documents: Update all statutory documents, letterheads, bank accounts, contracts, GST, PAN, TAN, etc., with the new name.