New Name. Same Power.
Change Company Name in India
Start Bharat handles filings, documents, and approvals, end-to-end.
OverviewWhether you’re pivoting your product, changing partners, or upgrading your brand — changing your company’s name requires legal updates with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). This includes board approvals, shareholder resolutions, and ROC filings. Start Bharat ensures your company name is updated smoothly, legally, and without missing a step — from RUN to COI reissuance.
Who Is This For?Start Bharat’s Company Name Change service is perfect for companies evolving their brand or identity.
Startups Undergoing Rebranding
If you're changing your mission, product, or audience and need your company name to match.
Businesses with New Partners or Exits
When ownership changes require name adjustments for better representation.
Companies Expanding to Global Markets
Shifting from local/regional names to broader global appeal.
Pivoting Businesses
Startups or firms shifting industries or models who want a name that reflects their new focus.
Companies Avoiding Legal Conflicts
Businesses that face trademark issues or name duplication problems.
Solutions OfferedStart Bharat provides complete legal and compliance support to get your company name changed.
Benefits A company name change isn’t just legal — it’s strategic. Here’s why it matters:
Step-by-Step ProcessHere’s how Start Bharat gets your company name changed, smoothly and legally:
Share New Name Options
You provide 2–3 name suggestions. We check legal availability and object clause fit.
Prepare Board & Shareholder Docs
We draft board resolution and special resolution (EGM) for name change approval.
File RUN, MGT-14 & INC-24
We file RUN for name reservation, MGT-14 for resolution submission, and INC-24 for final name update.
Receive Updated COI & Support Pack
You get your revised Certificate of Incorporation and templates to update records across systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve amassed a large number of frequently asked questions (FAQs)
RUN (Reserve Unique Name), MGT-14 (special resolution), and INC-24 (approval request). We handle all 3.
Yes. The MoA’s Name Clause must be updated, and AoA if any provision restricts the name change.
First the board, then shareholders through a special resolution, and finally the MCA through ROC approval.
No. You must wait for MCA to issue the updated Certificate of Incorporation before using the new name in public or business operations.
No. Once you receive the new COI, Start Bharat will guide you in updating all linked IDs manually with the new name.
No. LLPs follow Form 5 and Form 3 process, which is slightly different. Start Bharat supports that as well.