How much does Company Name Change cost in India 2026?

KAMRIT's published starting price for Company Name Change is ₹4,899. Pricing is fixed-fee with no hidden charges. Government fees are extra and disclosed separately. The exact fee depends on scope, state, and any add-ons. See the package cards on this page for tiered options.

What documents will KAMRIT need for Company Name Change?

KAMRIT shares a precise checklist on the kickoff call within one business day of your enquiry. Typical documents include identity and address proof of the directors or principal officer, business address proof, and any service-specific supporting documents.

How long does Company Name Change take?

Timelines depend on regulator processing. KAMRIT initiates filings within one business day of receiving complete documents and tracks every notification. For most India-based filings the end-to-end timeline is 7 to 21 working days.

Does KAMRIT serve clients outside Delhi and Noida?

Yes. KAMRIT serves clients across India and globally. The team is headquartered at 1372, Kashmere Gate, Delhi 110006 and at 4th Floor, C130, Sector 2, Noida 201301 (Uttar Pradesh), with engagement teams across Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune.

Can KAMRIT also handle ongoing compliance after Company Name Change?

Yes. KAMRIT supports the entire compliance lifecycle. Most clients move to a fixed-fee monthly retainer covering GST, TDS, ROC, payroll, PF, ESI, and FEMA after their initial registration is complete.

Is the pricing all-inclusive?

KAMRIT's professional fee is fixed and transparent. Government statutory fees, stamp duty, and any third-party costs (notarisation, valuation reports, etc.) are extra and disclosed before work starts.

How do I get started with Company Name Change?

Send your enquiry through our contact form. A senior KAMRIT expert reviews it within one business day and replies with a precise document checklist and a fixed-fee quote.

Company Name Change in India 2026

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A company name is more than a brand label, it is a legal entity identifier used across PAN, GST, bank accounts, contracts, and regulatory filings. When your business evolves, the name registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs must reflect that change, or you risk non-compliance under the Companies Act 2013, Section 13. Whether you are rebranding after a product pivot, separating a subsidiary, or correcting a registration error, an unupdated name creates downstream problems with vendors, investors, and government portals. KAMRIT Financial Services LLP handles the complete Company Name Change process, from board resolution drafting to Form INC-24 filing and MCA approval, on a fixed-fee model with no hidden charges. We track regulator timelines at every stage and deliver the updated Certificate of Incorporation (Incorporation along with name alteration) so your business can move forward without interruption.

What is Company Name Change in India 2026?

A Company Name Change is a formal alteration of the registered name of a company as recorded in the MCA registry. Under the Companies Act 2013, Section 13(1), a company may alter its Memorandum of Association (MOA) to change its name by passing a special resolution and obtaining the prior approval of the Central Government (now exercised through the MCA/Registrar of Companies). The governing authority is the Registrar of Companies (ROC) of the state in which the company is registered, via the MCA21 portal. The process involves filing Form INC-24 (Application for approval of change of name) along with Form MGT-14 (Filing of special resolution), followed by Form INC-28 (Notice of change of name) after approval. A fresh Certificate of Incorporation, specifically marked as an Incorporation Certificate with name alteration, is issued by the ROC upon approval. This certificate supersedes the original Incorporation Certificate and serves as proof of the new name for all statutory and commercial purposes. The name change applies only to the registered entity; subsidiaries and group companies require separate filings.

Who needs this

Not every company can file for a name change at any time. The ROC applies specific conditions under the Companies Act 2013 and MCA rules before approving a name change application.

The company must be a validly incorporated entity under the Companies Act 2013 with an active Registration with the ROC.
A special resolution must be passed by shareholders (minimum 75% voting for a private company, special resolution threshold for public company) before filing Form INC-24.
The new company name must be distinguishable from all existing registered names on the MCA Name Availability Check (run via the MCA portal before filing).
The new name must not violate the provisions of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act 1950, reserved names of government bodies, ministries, and regulatory bodies are prohibited.
If the name change involves a name already approved by a regulatory body (e.g., banking, insurance, telecom), prior no-objection from that regulator may be required.
Companies under the supervision of the NCLT or under investigation cannot file for a name change without NCLT permission.
A company that has defaulted on annual filings (MGT-7, AOC-4) must file pending compliances before the ROC will process the name change application.
The new name must contain either the object/purpose of the company or the name of members/promoters, a purely fancy name may be rejected unless it reflects the business activity in the MOA.
Foreign companies registered in India (branch/liaison office) follow a separate approval process through the RBI and FDI policy before MCA filing.
Cooperatives and society-level entities are governed by separate state-level acts and do not file under the Companies Act 2013.

Documents required

The ROC scrutinises each name change application closely. A complete document package reduces queries and avoids requisitions that can add 3-4 weeks to the timeline. KAMRIT prepares your full file.

Board Resolution: Copy of the board resolution approving the name change and authorising a director to sign INC-24.
Special Resolution (MGT-14): Certified true copy of the special resolution passed by shareholders, along with the explanatory statement.
Altered Memorandum of Association (MOA): The MOA with the amended Clause I reflecting the new company name, with change tracked (strikethrough and new text).
Altered Articles of Association (AOA): If the AOA contains the company name in its provisions, an amended AOA page or board resolution approving AOA change must be attached.
Form INC-24: Duly filled and digitally signed application for approval of change of name, filed by an authorised director or PCS (Practising Company Secretary).
Form INC-28: Notice of change of name filed with the ROC after approval is received, confirming the change of name on the company letterhead.
MCA Name Availability Letter: Generated from the MCA portal confirming the new name is available and not identical or similar to any existing registered name.
Updated PAN and TAN intimation: After name change approval, PAN/TAN intimation applications filed with the Income Tax Department (changes required within 30 days).
Stamp-duty registered copy of the amended MOA/AOA: Depending on the state of registration, stamp duty may apply on altered charter documents, KAMRIT confirms state-specific requirements.
Fresh Certificate of Incorporation (Name Change): The final certificate issued by the ROC, this is the proof-of-change document for all downstream updates.

How KAMRIT runs it, step by step

The MCA name change process runs through two distinct phases, KAMRIT-controlled preparatory stages and ROC-controlled review stages. Understanding this split helps you plan realistic timelines.

Name Availability Check and Board Resolution. KAMRIT begins by running a formal Name Availability Search on the MCA21 portal using Form INC-1 (or the RUN service for simplified name reservation). We test 2-3 proposed names simultaneously to identify the most easily approvable option. Simultaneously, we draft the Board Resolution authorising the name change application and prepare the special resolution format for shareholder approval.
Special Resolution and MGT-14 Filing. The company convenes a General Meeting (or passes a circular resolution) to pass the special resolution approving the new name. KAMRIT drafts the resolution, prepares the explanatory statement required under Section 102 of the Companies Act 2013, and files Form MGT-14 (filing of special resolution) with the MCA portal within 30 days of the resolution being passed. MGT-14 filing carries a statutory fee of ₹200 per day of default if missed.
Form INC-24 Preparation and Submission. We prepare Form INC-24, the core application for approval of change of name, attaching the board resolution, special resolution, altered MOA/AOA, name availability letter, and applicable fees. Form INC-24 fees are ₹500 for companies with share capital up to ₹1 lakh, scaling upward. The form is digitally signed by an authorised director and a Practising Company Secretary (PCS), and filed on the MCA21 portal.
ROC Scrutiny and Approval. The ROC reviews the INC-24 application for compliance with Sections 4, 12, and 13 of the Companies Act 2013. The ROC checks whether the new name is misleading, identical to an existing company, or violates the Emblems Act. This stage is regulator-controlled and typically takes 7 to 15 working days. If the ROC raises a query (requisition), KAMRIT responds within 3 working days to prevent timeline escalation.
Form INC-28 Filing and Updated Certificate Issuance. Upon ROC approval, Form INC-28 (Notice of change of name) is filed along with the ROC-approved altered MOA and a copy of the approval letter. The ROC then issues the updated Certificate of Incorporation (Name Change) bearing the new name and the date of original incorporation. KAMRIT downloads the certificate from the MCA portal and courier-posts it to the registered office address.
Post-Approval Updates: PAN, TAN, GST, Bank Accounts. The name change certificate is only the beginning, the new name must be updated across 7 to 10 regulatory and banking touchpoints. KAMRIT handles the PAN intimation to the Income Tax Department, TAN intimation, GST registration amendment (Form GST REG-14 for changes to registered details), and bank account name update letters. For each bank account, we prepare a board resolution and account update application.
MCA Annual Filing in Updated Name. After the name change, all future MCA annual filings (AOC-4, MGT-7) must reflect the new company name. KAMRIT updates the DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) records on the MCA portal and ensures the next annual filing is correctly filed under the new name. We also update the company's MCA master data to reflect the change.

Timeline

The complete end-to-end timeline from KAMRIT kickoff to Certificate of Incorporation in the new name runs 25 to 45 working days under normal ROC processing. The first two weeks are KAMRIT-controlled: name availability search, board resolution, shareholder meeting, and MGT-14 filing, these are completed within 10 working days of receiving the board resolution and shareholder documents. Form INC-24 submission follows immediately, and the ROC's processing time is 7 to 15 working days from submission. Queries from the ROC, which occur in roughly 20% of applications, add 10 to 15 working days per query round. Post-approval steps (INC-28, certificate dispatch, PAN/GST updates) take another 5 to 8 working days. Government holidays, MCA server downtime, and state-specific stamp duty delays are outside KAMRIT's control but are factored into our realistic timeline estimates. Companies with pending annual filings should budget an additional 10 to 15 working days for compliance clearance before the name change is processed.

How our pricing compares

KAMRIT's all-inclusive fee for Company Name Change starts at ₹4,899, covering Form INC-24 preparation and filing, MGT-14 drafting, board resolution format, altered MOA/AOA drafting, INC-28 filing, and MCA portal submissions. Government fees (approximately ₹500 to ₹2,000 depending on authorised capital slab) are pass-through charges billed separately at actuals. Stamp duty on amended MOA/AOA, where applicable by state, is also billed separately. No charges for query responses or follow-up filings within the standard 45-day window. IndiaFilings prices Company Name Change from ₹5,999 (basic) to ₹9,999 (premium with priority handling), though their basic package excludes MGT-14 drafting and altered charter document preparation, these are add-ons. Vakilsearch quotes ₹7,999 to ₹12,999 depending on urgency, but their turnaround guarantee is conditional on ROC response; delayed queries are charged additionally. ClearTax charges ₹6,499 to ₹11,999 and bundles GST and PAN update intimation in higher tiers but charges extra for bank account update letters. LegalRaasta offers a lower entry price of ₹4,499 but levies separate charges for each Form filing (INC-24 at ₹500, MGT-14 at ₹300, INC-28 at ₹200), government fees are always extra. KAMRIT's ₹4,899 fee covers all three form filings (INC-24, MGT-14, INC-28) and one round of ROC query response, making the effective cost lower than competitors once their add-ons are included.

Common mistakes KAMRIT avoids

The ROC rejects or requisitions a significant proportion of Company Name Change applications because of avoidable errors at the filing stage. Here are the most common ones KAMRIT corrects before they become problems.

Filing a name that is phonetically similar to an existing registered company, the MCA name similarity algorithm (Rule 8 of Companies (Incorporation) Rules 2014) flags near-identical names even without vowel variations.
Missing Form MGT-14, companies file INC-24 but forget that the special resolution itself must be filed via MGT-14 within 30 days, or face a late filing fee of ₹200 per day.
Proceeding without clearing annual filing defaults, the ROC will not process an INC-24 if AOC-4 or MGT-7 for prior years is pending, adding months to the timeline.
Using a name that includes restricted words (Bank, Insurance, University, Commission, etc.) without first obtaining regulatory clearance from RBI, IRDAI, UGC, or CCI respectively.
Not updating the MOA object clause alongside the name, a name change that implies a change in business objects requires MOA alteration under Section 13(3), which requires separate filing.
Incorrect form version, Form INC-24 was revised under the Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules 2022; using an outdated form leads to automatic rejection without refund of fees.
Delaying the PAN/GST update beyond 30 days, the Income Tax Department requires intimation within 30 days of the name change certificate; delays beyond 90 days attract penalties.
Filing INC-28 before INC-24 approval, some preparers file INC-28 prematurely, which creates a record discrepancy on the MCA portal and complicates the approval process.