A Limited Company is identified by a name and the selection of name is as per the discretion of a company. In other words, a company can alter its name whenever it wants to. However, the name change should be as per the regulations and procedures of company laws.

Reasons for Changing company’s name

• Reasons for Changing company’s name
• Change to reflect brand of the company.
• Change as per government order.

Conditions to fulfill for Changing Company’s Name:

• At least 50% of its total revenue in the preceding 1 year period should have been accounted for by the new activity suggested by the new name, or, the amount invested in the new activity/project is at least 50% of the assets of the company.
• The new name along with the old name shall be disclosed through the web sites of the respective stock exchange/s where the company is listed for a continuous period of one year, from the date of the last name change.

Suggested read:MCA Naming guidelines for Company / OPC / LLP

For any reason, if you wish change for your company, there’s a defined procedure to be followed. In case any of the procedure is not followed, Such change cannot be given effect to, by ROC. You may get in touch with our compliance manager on 09643203209 or email info@InstantProfessionals.in for free consultation.