Overview of Change Company Name
As per the Companies Act 2013, a company may change its name by passing a special resolution in the general meeting and receiving approval from the Registrar of Companies (ROC) and the Central Government.
However, when a company name is change, it will not result in creating a new company or new entity. The established company will continue its affairs under the new name. Thus, the change of company name will not affect the following:
- Rights or obligations of the company
- Any legal proceedings by or against the company
Eligibility criteria for Change Company Name in India
The only required eligibility for the company name change procedure is that the applicant must be a registered corporate entity within Indian Corporate Laws. They must also possess the require incorporation documents to be submitte to the MCA to further their candidature for the Corporate Entity Name Change procedure.
Documents required to obtain an Change Company Name
The following documents are required apart from the documents to be filed with MGT-14 and INC-24:
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Altered MOA and AOA
- List of shareholders and directors
- Digital Signature of the authorized director
- Proof of registered business address
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