Change Company Name & Address Online

Evolving Your Corporate Identity

Expert assistance for changing company name or registered office. We handle RUN name reservation, INC-24 filing, and address update on MCA portal.

Modify your company's identity or location legally. Complete the change of company name or registered office address with full MCA compliance.

Rebranding or relocating? Update your company's core details legally through official MCA filings, MOA/AOA alterations, and public notifications.

A company's name and registered office are its primary legal identifiers. As a business grows, it may need to rebrand with a new name or shift its headquarters to a new city or state. These changes are significant and require a formal legal process under the Companies Act, 2013.

Changing the name involves a board decision, name reservation with the ROC, and shareholder approval. Shifting the registered office involves updating the company's contact record with the registrar to ensure all legal notices and summons are correctly served. Both processes culminate in the alteration of the company's charter documents (MOA and AOA).

QuickTaxperts provides professional CS support for these structural changes, managing the complex inter-departmental filings and ensuring your company's new identity is legally established.

• Category: Compliance
• Requires 'RUN' (Reserve Unique Name) application for name change.
• Mandatory publication of notices for inter-state address shifts.
• Requires updated PAN, GST, and bank records after the change.
• Involves the issuance of a 'Fresh Certificate of Incorporation' for name changes.
• Mandatory for changing the company's official name
• Covers shifting the registered office (Local, Inter-city, or Inter-state)
• Requires alteration of the Memorandum of Association (MOA)
• Filing of forms RUN, INC-24, and INC-22 on the MCA portal

The Name Change Process

Rebranding the legal entity.

• RUN Application: Reserving the proposed new name for 20 days with the ROC.
• MGT-14: Filing the special resolution passed by shareholders for the name change.
• INC-24: Applying for the final central government approval for the new name.
• Charter Update: Amending the Name Clause in the Memorandum of Association (MOA).

Registered Office Shift

Updating your legal location.

• Local Shift: Simple filing (INC-22) for moving within the same city/ROC jurisdiction.
• Inter-State: Complex process involving RD approval and public newspaper advertisements.
• Proof of Address: Mandatory submission of utility bills and NOC for the new premises.
• Signboard Update: Legally required to display the new address outside the office.

Documents required

Document requirements vary by entity type, state, premises, and authority. These are the usual groups we verify before submission.

• Changes Checklist: Certified copy of Board and Special Resolutions.; Altered Memorandum and Articles of Association (MOA/AOA).; Utility bill (Electric/Gas/Phone) of the new address (not older than 2 months).; No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the owner of the new premises.; Rental/Lease agreement for the new office.; List of shareholders and directors at the time of change.; Fresh Certificate of Incorporation (received after name change).

Process and timeline

• Resolution: Holding a board meeting to propose the name or address change.
• Shareholder Consent: Holding an Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) to pass a Special Resolution.
• Name/Address Filing: Submitting RUN (for name) or INC-22 (for address) on the MCA portal.
• Approval Filing: Submitting INC-24 (for name) or obtaining RD order (for inter-state address) if needed.
• Certificate Update: Receiving the updated/fresh Certificate of Incorporation from the ROC.

Expert review

Change Company Name & Address Online content is reviewed by QuickTaxperts Corporate Team, Company Secretary (CS).

• Checklist-led review
• Document pre-verification
• Authority-specific next steps

Frequently asked questions

These quick answers cover common planning questions before you request a checklist or quote.

• What is RUN?: RUN (Reserve Unique Name) is an online service for reserving a name for a new company or changing the name of an existing one.
• Can I pick any name for my company?: No, the name must be unique, not similar to existing brands/trademarks, and comply with the MCA naming guidelines.
• What is Form INC-22?: It is the mandatory form filed to report a change in the registered office address of the company.
• What is the time limit for reporting address change?: The change must be reported to the ROC within 30 days of the change taking place.
• Does name change affect the company's identity?: No, the company remains the same legal entity with the same PAN and history; only the name is updated.
• What is a 'Special Resolution'?: A resolution passed by at least 75% majority of the shareholders in a general meeting.
• Do I need to update my GST after name change?: Yes, you must apply for an amendment in your GST registration and PAN once the MCA approves the new name.
• What happens if the utility bill is in a different name?: You must provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the person whose name is on the utility bill.