RUN Form — Change of Existing Company Name

Reserve and Approve a New Name for Your Existing Company

When an existing company wants to adopt a new name, the process starts with reserving that name through the RUN (Reserve Unique Name) service on the MCA portal. RUN checks the proposed name for availability and compliance with naming guidelines before it can be approved. A name change is a significant corporate action that also requires board and shareholder approval and further filings before the new name takes legal effect.

Our RUN name change services handle the full journey — from checking name availability and filing the RUN application to passing the required resolutions and completing the change with INC-24. This service is closely related to SPICe+ Part A name reservation for new companies, and connects with company conversion under INC-27 and the broader incorporation and change services.

Our RUN Name Change Services

Name Availability Check

Screening the proposed name against existing companies, trademarks, and MCA naming guidelines before filing.

RUN Application Filing

Filing the Reserve Unique Name application with the proposed name and supporting justification.

Board & Special Resolution

Drafting the board resolution and the special resolution required to approve the name change.

Name Change Approval (INC-24)

Filing INC-24 to obtain Central Government approval for the change of company name.

Fresh Certificate of Incorporation

Securing the fresh certificate of incorporation reflecting the newly approved company name.

Post-Change Updates

Updating the MOA, AOA, PAN, bank records, and statutory registers to the new name.

Benefits of a Smooth Company Name Change

Higher approval chances through a compliant, well-justified name
Correct sequencing of RUN, resolutions, and INC-24 filings
Fresh certificate of incorporation issued in the new name
Updated constitutional documents and statutory records
Reduced risk of rejection or resubmission by the ROC
A single point of contact for the entire name change

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RUN form used for?

RUN, or Reserve Unique Name, is an MCA web service used to reserve a name. For an existing company, it is used to reserve a new proposed name as the first step in changing the company’s name, after which further approvals and filings complete the change.

How long is a name reserved through RUN valid?

An approved name is reserved for a limited validity period during which the company must complete the remaining steps of the name change. If the change is not completed within that window, the reservation lapses and the name must be applied for again.

What approvals are needed to change a company name?

Besides reserving the name, a company must pass a board resolution and a special resolution of shareholders, file the resolution, and obtain Central Government approval through INC-24. Only after approval and issue of a fresh certificate of incorporation does the new name take effect.

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

No. A change of name does not create a new company or affect its existing rights, obligations, or legal proceedings. The company continues as the same legal entity; only its name changes, and this must then be reflected in all records and documents.

What needs updating after the name is changed?

After the change, the memorandum and articles, PAN, TAN, bank accounts, statutory registers, licences, signage, letterheads, and other records should be updated to the new name so that all documentation is consistent with the fresh certificate of incorporation.

Change Your Company Name the Right Way

End-to-end RUN name reservation and company name change services.