SPICe+ Part A — Company Name Reservation

Reserve a Unique Name for Your New Company Through SPICe+ Part A

Every new company begins with a name, and that name is reserved through SPICe+ Part A on the MCA portal. SPICe+ is the integrated incorporation form, and Part A is dedicated to reserving a unique company name. Choosing a name that complies with the naming rules and does not conflict with existing companies or trademarks is essential to avoid rejection and delays to incorporation.

Our SPICe+ Part A services help you select and reserve a strong, compliant company name and move smoothly toward incorporation. Part A can be filed on its own or together with the incorporation details in Part B. This service is the new-company counterpart to RUN for existing company name changes, and sits within our wider incorporation and change services, followed by registered office notice in INC-22.

Our SPICe+ Part A Name Reservation Services

Name Search & Availability

Checking the proposed names against existing companies, LLPs, and registered trademarks.

SPICe+ Part A Filing

Filing SPICe+ Part A with proposed names and the relevant business activity and object details.

Naming Guidelines Compliance

Ensuring the name meets MCA naming rules on undesirable, restricted, and similar names.

Trademark & Similarity Check

Assessing similarity with registered trademarks to reduce the risk of objection or later dispute.

Resubmission Handling

Managing any resubmission or clarification sought by the authority on the proposed name.

Transition to Incorporation

Carrying the reserved name forward into SPICe+ Part B for seamless company incorporation.

Benefits of Getting Name Reservation Right

A distinctive, compliant name that clears MCA scrutiny
Lower risk of rejection, objection, or costly resubmission
Smooth handover from name reservation to incorporation
Early check against trademark conflicts and similar names
Correct linkage of the name to business objects and activity
Faster overall incorporation timeline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SPICe+ Part A?

SPICe+ Part A is the name-reservation component of the integrated SPICe+ incorporation form on the MCA portal. It is used to reserve a unique name for a new company, either as a standalone step or together with the incorporation application in Part B.

Can I reserve a name without incorporating immediately?

Yes. SPICe+ Part A can be filed on its own to reserve a name ahead of incorporation. The reserved name is valid for a limited period, within which the incorporation should be completed, after which the reservation lapses if not used.

How many names can I propose?

SPICe+ Part A allows a limited number of proposed names to be submitted for consideration. Providing well-chosen, compliant options that avoid conflicts with existing names and trademarks improves the likelihood of approval on the first attempt.

What makes a company name get rejected?

Names are commonly rejected for being identical or too similar to existing companies or trademarks, for using restricted or regulated words without approval, or for being considered undesirable under the naming rules. A careful pre-filing check reduces this risk significantly.

What is the difference between SPICe+ Part A and RUN?

SPICe+ Part A reserves a name for a new company as part of incorporation, whereas RUN is used mainly to reserve a new name for an existing company that is changing its name. The correct choice depends on whether the company already exists.

Reserve Your New Company Name With Confidence

Fast, compliant SPICe+ Part A name reservation for new company incorporation.