LLP Notice for Change of Name (Form 5)

Change Your LLP’s Name and Notify the Registrar Through Form 5

An LLP may change its name for rebranding, to resolve a conflict, or to reflect a change in its business. The change of name is notified to the Registrar through Form 5, after reserving the new name and obtaining the consent of the partners. Once the change is approved, a fresh certificate is issued, and the new name must be updated in the LLP agreement and across the LLP’s records and branding.

Our LLP name change services manage the process end to end, from checking name availability and reserving the new name to filing Form 5 and updating records. Where the change follows a direction to change a conflicting name, we handle that too, and related LLP agreement changes sit within our LLP compliance services.

Our LLP Name Change Services

Name Availability Check

Checking the proposed new LLP name against existing entities and registered trademarks.

Partner Consent

Obtaining and documenting the consent of partners for the change of name.

Form 5 Filing

Filing Form 5 to notify the Registrar of the LLP’s change of name.

Fresh Certificate

Securing the fresh certificate reflecting the LLP’s new name.

LLP Agreement Update

Updating the LLP agreement to reflect the new name through the appropriate filing.

Branding & Records Update

Updating registrations, branding, and records to the new LLP name.

Benefits of a Smooth LLP Name Change

A compliant, available new name secured
Proper partner consent on record
Correctly filed Form 5 name change
Fresh certificate in the new name
Agreement and records updated consistently
A smooth transition to the new brand identity

Frequently Asked Questions

How does an LLP change its name?

An LLP changes its name by reserving a suitable new name, obtaining the consent of the partners, and filing the notice of change of name in Form 5 with the Registrar. On approval, a fresh certificate is issued and the new name is updated in the agreement and records.

Which form is used for an LLP name change?

The change of name of an LLP is notified to the Registrar in Form 5. This is the formal filing through which the LLP records its new name, after the name has been reserved and the partners have consented to the change.

Does a name change affect the LLP’s legal identity?

No. Changing the name does not create a new LLP or affect its identification number, rights, or obligations. The LLP continues as the same legal entity, and only its name changes, which must then be reflected across all of its documents and records.

What steps are involved in an LLP name change?

The main steps are checking availability and reserving the new name, obtaining partner consent, filing Form 5 with the Registrar, obtaining the fresh certificate, updating the LLP agreement, and updating registrations, branding, and records to the new name.

What needs updating after an LLP name change?

After the change, the LLP agreement, PAN and other tax records, bank accounts, licences, registrations, letterheads, signage, and other records should be updated to the new name so that all documentation is consistent with the fresh certificate reflecting the change.

Change Your LLP Name Seamlessly

End-to-end LLP name change services, from reservation to Form 5 filing.