Question 1

What is the legal procedure to change a Company's Name in India?

Accepted Answer

Under Section 13(2) of the Companies Act, 2013, changing a company's name involves 4 key steps: (1) Reserving the new proposed name on the MCA portal via RUN / SPICe+ Part A, (2) Convening a Board Meeting to approve the name and issue EGM notice, (3) Passing a Special Resolution in an EGM and filing Form MGT-14 within 30 days, and (4) Filing Form INC-24 for Central Government (ROC) approval to obtain a fresh Certificate of Incorporation.

Question 2

How do we choose an acceptable new company name on the MCA portal?

Accepted Answer

Under Rule 8 of Companies (Incorporation) Rules, the proposed name must be unique, align with the company's business activities, not resemble any existing registered company/LLP, and not infringe on any registered trademark. TaxQue conducts comprehensive MCA database and trademark registry searches before applying to guarantee approval.

Question 3

How long does it take to complete a Company Name Change with TaxQue?

Accepted Answer

The complete process takes approximately 7 to 10 working days. Name approval (RUN) takes 2 to 3 days, followed by EGM documentation, Form MGT-14 filing, and Form INC-24 processing to receive the fresh Certificate of Incorporation.

Question 4

Who will manage our Name Change process at TaxQue?

Accepted Answer

Your case is managed by an experienced Company Secretary and Corporate Legal Associate. We draft the Board Resolutions, EGM Notices, Explanatory Statements under Section 102, altered MOA/AOA, and complete CS certifications on the MCA portal.

Question 5

What documents are required to file Form INC-24?

Accepted Answer

You need: (1) Notice of EGM with Explanatory Statement, (2) Certified True Copy of Special Resolution, (3) Altered Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA) with the new name, (4) Copy of MGT-14 approval challan, (5) Minutes of the EGM, and (6) Class 3 DSC of an authorized director.

Question 6

Does changing our company name change our CIN, PAN, or bank account number?

Accepted Answer

No. Your Corporate Identification Number (CIN), Company PAN, TAN, and underlying Bank Account Numbers remain identical. Only the legal name string is officially updated across government records and bank profiles.

Question 7

Can a company change its name if it has overdue MCA annual returns?

Accepted Answer

Under Rule 29(1), a company cannot change its name if it has defaulted in filing its annual financial statements (AOC-4) or annual returns (MGT-7) or defaulted in repaying matured deposits/debentures. TaxQue regularizes any past non-compliances before initiating the name change.

Question 8

What is the mandatory 2-year old name disclosure rule under Section 12(3)?

Accepted Answer

Under Section 12(3)(c), whenever a company changes its name, it must print or affix BOTH its new name AND its former name(s) so changed during the last 2 years on all business letterheads, invoices, billheads, and official notices (e.g. 'ABC Technologies Pvt Ltd (Formerly XYZ Traders Pvt Ltd)').

Question 9

What post-name change updates are required across other government portals?

Accepted Answer

Once the fresh Certificate of Incorporation is issued, the new name must be updated across: (1) Physical PAN and TAN cards (re-issuance), (2) Bank Current Accounts, (3) GST Certificate (Core Amendment), (4) Trademark Licenses, (5) Import Export Code (IEC), and (6) Vendor contracts. TaxQue assists with all post-change updates.

Question 10

Can an LLP also change its name?

Accepted Answer

Yes. An LLP changes its name by reserving a new name via RUN-LLP, executing a Supplementary LLP Agreement, and filing Form 5 on the MCA portal under Rule 20 of LLP Rules. TaxQue manages both company and LLP name changes.

Question 11

What happens if a company wants to change from 'Private Limited' to 'Limited' (or vice versa)?

Accepted Answer

Changing from Private to Public Limited (or vice versa) involves conversion under Section 14 and 18, altering articles to remove/add transfer restrictions, and filing Form INC-27 along with Form MGT-14. TaxQue handles complete corporate conversions.

Question 12

What are the penalties if a company fails to file Form MGT-14 or INC-24 properly?

Accepted Answer

Operating under a new name without obtaining the official fresh Certificate of Incorporation (Form INC-25) from the ROC is unlawful and invalid in court. TaxQue ensures end-to-end statutory compliance.

Question 13

How long is a reserved company name valid for after RUN approval?

Accepted Answer

An approved name under RUN for an existing company is valid for 60 days from the date of approval. The EGM, MGT-14, and INC-24 filings must be completed within this 60-day window. TaxQue completes all filings well within the timeframe.

Question 14

What is the fee for Company Name Change services with TaxQue?

Accepted Answer

We offer transparent fixed pricing covering Name Reservation, EGM secretarial drafting, MOA/AOA alteration, Form MGT-14, Form INC-24 filing, and CS professional certification with zero hidden costs.

Question 15

How do we receive our fresh Certificate of Incorporation?

Accepted Answer

Upon approving Form INC-24, the Registrar of Companies (ROC) digitally issues a fresh Certificate of Incorporation in Form INC-25 reflecting the new legal name, which we deliver immediately for your records.

Question 16

Can a name change help avoid trademark disputes with another brand?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If an existing company name infringes on a third party's trademark or if you received an infringement notice, voluntarily changing your name to a distinctive, trademark-cleared brand name eliminates legal exposure. TaxQue coordinates trademark clearance and name change simultaneously.

Feature & Deliverable Matrix	Basic	Standard★ Most Popular	Premium
Name Availability Verification & Portal Reservation Assistance	✓	✓	✓
Drafting of MOA, AOA / Deed & Statutory Declarations	✓	✓	✓
Official Government Portal Filing & Document Submission	✓	✓	✓
Certificate of Incorporation / Registration Delivery	✓	✓	✓
Entity PAN & TAN Allocation Coordination	✓	✓	✓
Assigned Company Secretary (CS) & Corporate Legal Advisor	—	✓	✓
Class-3 Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) & Director DINs	—	✓	✓
Assisted Corporate Bank Current Account Opening Setup	—	✓	✓
Mandatory EPFO, ESIC & State Tax Registrations Included	—	✓	✓
1st Board Meeting Resolutions & INC-20A Commencement Filing	—	—	✓
Custom Shareholder & Co-Founder Agreement Drafting (SHA/SSA)	—	—	✓
Free Comprehensive Trademark Brand Search & Class Verification	—	—	✓
Dedicated Corporate Advisory Desk for Annual ROC Compliances	—	—	✓

Document Type	Specific Records Required	Format / Specifications
ROC Name Approval Letter	Official name reservation letter issued by Central Registration Centre via RUN portal	Valid for 60 days from approval date
Certified Special Resolution	Certified true copy of Special Resolution passed by >= 75% majority in EGM	Signed by Director / Company Secretary
EGM Notice & Explanatory Statement	Notice convening EGM along with explanatory statement under Section 102	Dispatched to all shareholders
Altered MOA & AOA Charters	Complete copies of altered MOA (Clause I - Name Clause) and altered AOA	Drafted as per Companies Act 2013
Director Class 3 DSC	Active Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate of authorized director	Mandatory for MCA V3 electronic signing

Compliance Milestone	Statutory Timeline	Approving Authority
RUN Name Approval Validity	Valid for 60 days from approval date to complete filings	Registrar of Companies (ROC)
Filing Form MGT-14	Within 30 days from date of passing Special Resolution	ROC (Failure incurs ₹10,000+ penalty under Sec 117)
Filing Form INC-24	Within 30 days from passing Special Resolution (or after MGT-14 approval)	Central Government / ROC
Fresh Certificate of Incorporation	Issued within 7 to 15 days of Form INC-24 approval	ROC issues new COI with updated name

Statutory Parameter	Mandatory Condition	Legal Reference
Shareholder Voting Threshold	Special Resolution (At least 75% majority of votes cast)	Section 13(2) Companies Act 2013
Annual Filing Default Prohibition	Company must NOT be in default of filing annual returns (AOC-4 / MGT-7)	Rule 29(1) Companies Rules 2014
Deposit / Debenture Default Prohibition	Company must not have defaulted in repayment of deposits/debentures	Rule 29(1) Companies Rules 2014

Parameter	TaxQue Secretarial & IP Desk	Generic Automated Websites	Local Non-CS Agent
Trademark Prior-Art Search	Exhaustive IP India search ensuring zero trademark infringement	Skips trademark check (triggers legal notices later)	Unfamiliar with trademark classes
Two-Step Filing Coordination	Synchronized filing of Form MGT-14 and Form INC-24	Delays MGT-14 causing INC-24 rejection	Confuses filing sequence
Post-Change Tax Updates	Assistance in updating PAN, TAN, GST, and bank accounts	Leaves post-change licenses to client	No tax update support

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