How Company Name Change works
Step 1: Name availability check
Timeline: Day 0-2
- Ollvy CS searches MCA company registry and trademark database.
- Conflicts identified before any filing or fee.
Milestone: Name confirmed available
Step 2: Special resolution and EGM
Timeline: Day 2-7
- Special resolution requires 75% shareholder approval.
- Ollvy CS drafts board resolution, EGM notice, and special resolution.
- 21 days notice required unless shorter notice consented.
Milestone: Special resolution passed
Step 3: RUN filed - name reserved
Timeline: Day 7-12
- Reserve Unique Name (RUN) application filed with MCA by Ollvy CS.
- Name reservation valid for 60 days from approval.
Milestone: Name reserved
Step 4: INC-24 filed with amended MOA
Timeline: Day 12-18
- INC-24 (name change application) filed with amended Memorandum of Association.
- Clause I (name clause) updated with new name.
- Stamp duty varies by state.
Milestone: INC-24 submitted to MCA
Step 5: New Certificate of Incorporation issued
Timeline: Day 18-20
- MCA issues fresh Certificate of Incorporation with new name.
- CIN, PAN, and TAN remain unchanged.
- Old certificate surrendered.
Milestone: Name change complete
Everything included in Company Name Change
MCA and trademark search before filing
Ollvy searches both the company registry and trademark database before filing. Name rejection is the #1 cause of delays.
Without Ollvy: Name rejected after filing - Rs 1,000 gone, 10 days wasted
With Ollvy: Both registries searched before you commit to a name
Special resolution + EGM handled end to end
Name change requires a special resolution (75% majority). Ollvy CS drafts the notice, resolution text, and handles voting.
New Certificate of Incorporation delivered
MCA issues a fresh CIN certificate with the new name. MOA amendment filed. All documents updated in your Ollvy account.
What could go wrong with Name Change
Downstream updates required
- MCA name change does not cascade to GST (core amendment needed), bank accounts, trademark, IEC, or FSSAI.
- Each requires a separate update process.
- Ollvy provides a post-change checklist.
Trademark conflict
- If someone has a registered trademark on the new name, MCA may reject or you may receive a legal notice post-change.
- Ollvy searches the trademark database before filing RUN.
Stamp duty varies by state
- Amended MOA must be printed on stamp paper. Stamp duty varies significantly by state.
- Ollvy calculates the exact amount for your state before you pay.
Frequently asked questions about Company Name Change
How long?
20 working days from start to new Certificate of Incorporation, subject to MCA processing.
Does PAN/GST change?
PAN, TAN, and CIN remain the same. GST requires a core amendment (name update on GSTN portal) - separate but straightforward. Bank, trademark, and other registrations updated separately.
Special resolution needed?
Yes. 75% shareholder approval at an EGM or via postal ballot. Ollvy CS drafts all resolutions and notices.
Can I choose any name?
Subject to MCA availability. Must be distinct from all existing companies/LLPs, no restricted words (Bank, Insurance, Exchange). Ollvy searches registry and trademark database first.
Documents needed?
Board resolution, EGM notice, special resolution (75%+ majority), amended MOA on stamp paper, RUN approval, and existing Certificate of Incorporation.
Company Name Change
New name. Same CIN, PAN, TAN. New Certificate of Incorporation in 20 working days.
Guaranteed by 19 Jun
THE PROCESS
How Ollvy incorporates a Name Change
Step 1: Name availability check
Ollvy CS searches MCA company registry and trademark database. Conflicts identified before any filing or fee.
Milestone: Name confirmed available
Step 2: Special resolution and EGM
Special resolution requires 75% shareholder approval. Ollvy CS drafts board resolution, EGM notice, and special resolution. 21 days notice required unless shorter notice consented.
Milestone: Special resolution passed
Step 3: RUN filed - name reserved
Reserve Unique Name (RUN) application filed with MCA by Ollvy CS. Name reservation valid for 60 days from approval.
Milestone: Name reserved
Step 4: INC-24 filed with amended MOA
INC-24 (name change application) filed with amended Memorandum of Association. Clause I (name clause) updated with new name. Stamp duty varies by state.
Milestone: INC-24 submitted to MCA
Step 5: New Certificate of Incorporation issued
MCA issues fresh Certificate of Incorporation with new name. CIN, PAN, and TAN remain unchanged. Old certificate surrendered.
Milestone: Name change complete
Name availability check
- Ollvy CS searches MCA company registry and trademark database.
- Conflicts identified before any filing or fee.
Name confirmed available
WHAT YOU GET
Everything included
MCA and trademark search before filing
Ollvy searches both the company registry and trademark database before filing. Name rejection is the #1 cause of delays.Others
Name rejected after filing - Rs 1,000 gone, 10 days wasted
Ollvy
Both registries searched before you commit to a name
NAME CHANGE STATUS
New Certificate of Incorporation within 5-7 days of filing
Special resolution + EGM handled end to end
Name change requires a special resolution (75% majority). Ollvy CS drafts the notice, resolution text, and handles voting.NEW CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
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Name changed successfully ✓
MOA amended. All records updated.
New Certificate of Incorporation delivered
MCA issues a fresh CIN certificate with the new name. MOA amendment filed. All documents updated in your Ollvy account.We file correctly.
Not just on time.
Others
Documents taken as-is. Query or rejection? Your problem.
Ollvy
Every document reviewed before filing. Mismatches and format issues caught upfront.
NEXT STEPS
What Name Change unlocks
Services that become available or mandatory after completion.
Trademark Registration
Protect new company name.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
What customers say about Name Change
Name checked before we paid anything. New certificate in 18 days. They also reminded us what else needed updating - we had not thought of that.
- Karan Kapoor
Tracked the MCA status on the app without having to ask anyone. Smooth from start to finish.
- Padmini Rao
First name was rejected because of a trademark conflict. They found this in the pre-filing search and we picked a different name before wasting the fee.
- Vivek Chauhan
| Document | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Board resolution recommending name change | Yes | Passed by Board of Directors |
| Meeting notice to shareholders | Yes | 21 days notice required unless shorter notice is consented to |
| Shareholder resolution | Yes | 75%+ majority; minutes of the shareholder meeting or postal ballot results |
| Updated founding document | Yes | Name clause updated; stamped per state stamp duty |
| Name reservation approval from government | Yes | Obtained in Step 3 before filing the name change application |
| Certificate of Incorporation (existing) | Yes | Current certificate; surrendered to the government as part of name change |
| Trademark search report | Recommended | To verify new name does not conflict with registered trademarks |
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Government fees for company name change
| Item | Government Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name reservation application | Rs. 1,000 | Name reservation valid for 60 days from approval |
| Name change application fee | Rs. 1,200-56,000 | Based on paid-up capital per the government fee schedule; Rs. 1,200 for up to Rs. 1 lakh capital |
| Stamp duty on updated founding document | Varies by state | Updated founding document must be printed on stamp paper; varies significantly by state |
| GST name update (after name change) | Nil | Name update on the GST portal is free but must be done |
| Typical total govt fee | Rs. 3,000-8,000 | Company with paid-up capital up to Rs. 25 lakh |
RELATED GUIDES
Deep-dive guides on Name Change
Written by the same Ollvy CA team. Linked sources, updated when regulations change.
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