Change Of Company Name

Changing a Company’s name needs several compliances to be followed. Complete all relevant procedures with Incorpadvisor.

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WHAT IS CHANGE OF COMPANY NAME?

Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association need to be altered. As per Section 13 of the Companies Act 2013, a company may change its name by passing a special resolution in general meeting and receiving approval from the Central Government.

COMPANY NAME CHANGE

A Limited Company is identified by a name and the selection of name is as per the discretion of a company. In other words, a company can alter its name whenever it wants to. However, the name change should be as per the regulations and procedures of company laws.

EFFECTS OF CHANGING COMPANY’S NAME

  • The change of name, by no means, shall affect any rights/obligations of the company and any legal proceedings continued against/by the company in its former/new name.
  • The legal proceedings commenced by the company in its old name can be continued under the new name.
  • The entity of the company continues despite such change.
  • The company is not dissolved nor does any new company come into existence.
  • By such change, the constitution of the company is not changed, only the name changes.

CONDITIONS FOR CHANGING COMPANY’S NAME

  • A time period of at least 1 year should have elapsed from the last name change.
  • At least 50% of its total revenue in the preceding 1 year period should have been accounted for by the new activity suggested by the new name, or, the amount invested in the new activity/project is at least 50% of the assets of the company.
  • The new name along with the old name shall be disclosed through the web sites of the respective stock exchange/s where the company is listed for a continuous period of one year, from the date of the last name change.

REASONS FOR CHANGING COMPANY’S NAME:

  • Change of business activity of the company.
  • Change to reflect brand of the company.
  • Change as per government order.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR CHANGING A COMPANY’S NAME

  • Certified copy of Board Resolution
  • Current Certificate of Incorporation
  • MOA and AOA in word format
  • List of Directors and Shareholders
  • Proposed Name(s) in order of preference.
  • Digital Signature of the authorised director
  • Letterheads (approx 10) and rubber stamp of director

PROCESS FOR CHANGING COMPANY NAME

Upload the Necessary Documents on our web portal.

Consult our business advisor regarding the Company name change.

Our professional will verify the validity of documents & name avaliability.

On Confirmation, make an online payment with different payment modes available.

Our professional shall submit the application along with other relevant documents.

On successful verification, you will be provided new cerficate of incorporation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Q. Who can approve the name change?

The Registrar of Companies in the respective states has the authority to approve such change. Please note that before filing for the name, one must ensure that the company should have filed all documents including balance sheet, etc. of the previous year.

 

Q. Will the Registrar of Companies issue the Fresh name certificate after the name is changed?

Yes, the Registrar of Companies will issue a fresh certificate of incorporation after approval of all documents.

 

Q. What are documents required for company name change?

Certified copy of Board Resolution

Current Certificate of Incorporation

MOA and AOA in word format

List of Directors and Shareholders

Proposed Name(s) in order of preference.

Digital Signature of the authorised director

Letterheads (approx 10) and rubber stamp of director

 

Q. Will you provide this service in my town?

Yes, Incorpadvisor is an online platform serving all over India no matters wherever you are doing business all you need is internet connection on your mobile or desktop and we are ready to get your job done.

 

Q. Do I need to physically present for the process?

No, You don’t need to be physically present for the process, Incorpadvisor is an online catering platform all you need is internet connection in your phone/computer and the required documents with you and we can get the job done no matters even if you are present at the remotest location of India.

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