Application for Change of Existing Company Name involves the legal process of obtaining approval from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to change the registered name of a company under the Companies Act, 2013.
Companies may choose to change their name due to business expansion, rebranding, merger activities, restructuring, market repositioning, ownership changes, or strategic business transformation.
We provide end-to-end assistance for company name change applications including name availability checks, board resolutions, shareholder approvals, MCA filings, alteration of incorporation documents, and post-approval compliance support.
Verification of proposed company names as per MCA naming guidelines, trademark considerations, and regulatory restrictions.
Drafting and preparation of board resolutions approving the proposed company name change process.
Preparation and filing of RUN application or relevant MCA forms for reservation and approval of the proposed company name.
Support for conducting general meetings, preparing notices, explanatory statements, and passing special resolutions.
Drafting and filing of amendments to the Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association reflecting the new company name.
Preparation and filing of required ROC forms, attachments, declarations, and compliance documentation.
Coordination for obtaining fresh Certificate of Incorporation issued by ROC after approval of company name change.
Guidance on updating statutory registrations, bank records, licenses, tax registrations, contracts, and corporate documents.
Reviewing proposed names for regulatory compliance, availability status, and trademark considerations.
Preparing board resolutions, internal approvals, and supporting documents for initiating the name change process.
Filing application with MCA for reservation and approval of the proposed new company name.
Obtaining shareholder approval through special resolution and filing required forms with ROC.
Obtaining revised Certificate of Incorporation and supporting post-change statutory and operational updates.
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