A company changes its name by reserving the new name, passing a special resolution, and filing the change with the Registrar. The CIN stays the same. PAN and TAN usually continue, but GST, banks, letterhead and licences must be updated afterwards. We handle the MCA leg and give you the list of outside updates.
Who this is for
- Companies rebranding
- Names too close to another business
Documents usually needed
- Current COI and MOA
- DSC of a director
- Proposed names
- Board and shareholder approvals we draft
How Digital Filings handles it
- Reserve the new name.
- Hold the meetings and file the resolution with the alteration.
- Download the new certificate and start the GST and bank updates.
Timeline
About two to four weeks if the name is approved on the first attempt.
Questions people ask
Does the GSTIN change?
The GSTIN number usually stays, but the legal name on the registration must be amended.
Official reference: MCA. Always confirm the live rule on that portal.