Change of Name —
Company, OPC
& Section 8
Change your company's legal name on MCA — Private Limited, OPC, or Section 8 NGO. CA/CS-managed RUN (Reserve Unique Name), special resolution, MOA/AOA amendment, and INC-24 filing. New Certificate of Incorporation issued by ROC.
Why and How Companies Change Their Legal Name
A company's legal name is part of its identity — it appears on every contract, invoice, bank account, GST registration, and MCA filing. Businesses rebrand for many reasons: a brand refresh, a change in business direction, a merger requiring a unified identity, removal of a founder's name, or simply correcting a typographical error in the originally registered name.
Under the Companies Act, 2013, a company can change its name through a resolution of its shareholders — followed by a name availability check (RUN — Reserve Unique Name) and filing of Form INC-24 with the Registrar of Companies. The ROC issues a new Certificate of Incorporation reflecting the changed name. Critically, the CIN, PAN, and GST registration remain the same — only the name changes, preserving all contracts and compliance history.
Name Change ≠ New Company — All History Is Preserved
A name change is a legal amendment — not a fresh incorporation. The company's CIN, PAN, bank accounts, GST registration, trademarks, contracts, licences, and MCA filing history all carry forward under the new name. Counterparties must be notified of the name change, but no re-execution of contracts is legally required — a name-change addendum is sufficient for most agreements.
Name Change for Private Limited, OPC & Section 8
Private Limited Company
Most common. Requires special resolution by ¾ majority of shareholders, MOA/AOA amendment, and INC-24.
OPC Name Change
Same procedure — but passes an ordinary resolution by sole member. New name must end in "OPC Private Limited".
Section 8 Company (NGO)
Additional requirement — Regional Director (RD) approval required. Adds 3–4 weeks to the timeline.
Key Forms: RUN + MGT-14 + INC-24
Filed in sequence on MCA V3. RUN first, then MGT-14, then INC-24 within 20-day RUN validity window.
How TaxClue Handles Company Name Change End-to-End
Name Availability Check & Trademark Search
TaxClue searches the MCA company database, trademark registry (Classes 35, 36, and your industry class), and restricted word list for the proposed name. We advise on likelihood of RUN approval and suggest modifications if required.
File RUN — Reserve Unique Name
Form RUN is filed on MCA V3 with the proposed new name and reason for name change. MCA approves or rejects within 1–3 working days. The approved name is reserved for 20 days — INC-24 must be filed within this window.
Convene EGM & Pass Special Resolution
An Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) or AGM is convened with at least 21 days' notice. A special resolution approving the name change and corresponding MOA amendment is passed with ¾ majority.
File MGT-14 — Within 30 Days of Special Resolution
Form MGT-14 is filed on MCA V3 within 30 days of the special resolution — reporting the resolution for MOA amendment to ROC. Attached with certified copy of the special resolution and amended Name Clause of MOA.
Amend MOA & AOA — Update Name Clause
The Memorandum of Association (and Articles of Association if the name appears in AOA) are amended to reflect the new name in Clause I (Name Clause) of MOA. TaxClue's CS prepares the amended MOA.
File INC-24 on MCA V3
Form INC-24 (application for name change) is filed on MCA V3 within the 20-day RUN validity window. Attached with: RUN SRN, certified special resolution, amended MOA, MGT-14 SRN, and director's declaration. Signed with DSC of the authorised director.
ROC Issues New Certificate of Incorporation
ROC reviews INC-24 and issues a new Certificate of Incorporation reflecting the company's changed name — typically within 7–15 working days. TaxClue delivers the certificate and provides a post-name-change checklist.
Post-Change Updates — PAN, GST, Bank, and More
After the new Certificate of Incorporation is received, TaxClue assists with: Income Tax PAN name change application, GST registration amendment, bank account name update communication, trademark name change application, and updating all regulatory licences.
Documents Needed for Registration
Board Resolution
Authorising filing of RUN and approving proposed new name.
Certified Special Resolution
Passed at EGM/AGM for name change.
EGM Notice with 21-day Proof
Dispatch, attendance sheet, and minutes.
Amended MOA
Updated Name Clause (Clause I).
MGT-14 SRN / Acknowledgement
Of special resolution filing.
RUN SRN — Name Reservation
Approval from MCA.
DSC of Authorised Director
Signing INC-24.
Certificate of Incorporation
Of existing company.
Trademark Search Report
Confirming proposed name is clear (TaxClue prepares).
What Gets Updated After the Name Change
Why Choose TaxClue?
Name Availability Check First
We screen MCA, trademarks, and restricted words before filing RUN.
20-Day RUN Window Tracked
INC-24 must be filed within 20 days of RUN approval. We never miss it.
All Documents Drafted by CS
Resolution, amended MOA, EGM notice, director declaration — all prepared.
Section 8 RD Approval Handled
Additional Regional Director approval for NGO name changes.
Post-Change Checklist
PAN, GST, bank, trademarks — we guide you through every update.
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Company Name Change — Done Right
TaxClue handles the complete name change — RUN application, EGM convening, special resolution, MGT-14, INC-24, and post-change PAN/GST/bank updates — for Private Limited, OPC, and Section 8 companies.
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