Company Name Change Online

Here’s What You’ll Need

Once you have the below documents ready, submit them digitally to change the name of your business and re-brand with ease. Zolvit uses the best-in-industry security protocols to ensure your documents are always secure.

• Notice of the EGM
• Certified copy of the special resolution passed in the EGM
• Special resolution along with explanatory statement
• Copy of altered MoA and AoA with the new company name.
• A certified true copy of the minutes of the EGM
• Copy of any approval order received from authorities such as IRDA, SEBI, RBI, etc.
• Copy of resolution identifying the members voting for and against the resolution

Did you know?

The name 'Ingvar Kamprad Elmtaryd Agunnaryd' is actually short for the renowned Swedish furniture retailer IKEA? If you have an idea for a business name but are concerned that it might be too long, think about abbreviating it to make it more memorable and catchy.

DoorDash, formerly known as Palo Alto Delivery, changed its name to its current one in 2013 to better reflect its quick food delivery service, and it has experienced tremendous success ever since.

An Overview on Company Name Change

Sometimes a company's name just doesn't feel right or work well for the company; other times, you may need to change the name of your company to distance yourself from a bad reputation. In this case, you can rename your business to something that better fits your long-term objectives. While choosing a new name may seem simple, going through the legal process to change your company's name is time-consuming.

Zolvit has developed this service in order to make that change simple for you. We've made the process as convenient as we can and will ensure that we take care of the entire process for you.

Needs and Benefits of Company Name Change in India

• To Capitalise on the Popularity of a Product or Service

  If a company becomes well-known for a certain good or service, it may decide to rename the business to reflect that success.

• To Remain Memorable

  If the company's current name isn't memorable enough to catch the attention of potential clients, it can be changed to something that will.

• To Meet Repositioning Needs

  When a business is prepared to enter a new market, its name may also be changed. This aids in the brand's or business's repositioning.

• To Have a Location-friendly Name

  Depending on the geography of the new locale you are entering, it may occasionally be necessary or advantageous to switch to a name that is more amiable and acceptable there.

• Helps to Avoid Copyright Issues

  A company can change its name if there are copyright issues with its current name.

• Change of Ownership

  A new owner could stake their claim on the company and take it in a completely new direction by giving it a new name.

Checklist for Company Name Change: Things to Know

• Any rights or obligations of the company, as well as any legal actions taken against or on behalf of the company in its previous name, will not be impacted by the name change
• After a new name has been registered by the RoC, any new legal actions brought against the company in the old name are invalid. It is best to treat the business under its previous name as nonexistent. However, the new name may be inserted by amending the complaint
• A company may proceed with the legal actions undertaken under its previous name
• Despite the name change, the company continues to exist as an entity.