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Change Your Existing Company’s Name Through MCA RUN

RUN (Reserve Unique Name) is the MCA name reservation service used for reserving a proposed name for an existing company when the company intends to change its registered name.

The proposed name is examined under the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014. It must not be identical with or too nearly resemble an existing company/LLP name or a protected name.

Name Selection

Name Search

Trademark Check

RUN Application

MCA Approval

Name Change

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Full Name

Mobile Number

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CIN

Proposed Name 1

Proposed Name 2 (Optional)

Reason for Name Change

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Overview

What is RUN?

RUN stands for Reserve Unique Name. For an existing company, the RUN service is used to apply for reservation of a proposed new name before completing the statutory process for changing the company's registered name.

Name Reservation Only

RUN is primarily concerned with reservation of the proposed name. It is not the complete company-name-change process by itself.

Valid & Active CIN Required

MCA’s current RUN instruction kit requires a valid and active CIN for the application.

Further Filings Required

After reservation, the company generally needs corporate approvals, MGT-14 (where applicable) and INC-24 to complete the name change.

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What Our RUN Service Includes

From name selection to MCA reservation and further name-change compliance.

Name Selection Assistance

We help shortlist names based on the company’s business and naming restrictions.

Name Availability Review

We review potential conflicts with existing company and LLP names.

Trademark Risk Check

We help identify potential trademark-related conflicts before submission.

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Object Compatibility

We review whether the proposed name is consistent with the company’s objects.

RUN Preparation & Filing

We prepare and submit the MCA RUN application with CIN and proposed names.

Further Compliance Support

After reservation, we assist with MGT-14, INC-24 and related filings.

Business Reasons

Why Does a Company Change Its Name?

Rebranding

The company may want to operate under a new brand identity.

Change in Business Activity

The existing name may no longer accurately reflect the company’s business.

Business Expansion

A company may adopt a broader name when expanding into additional products or services.

Merger or Restructuring

A corporate restructuring may result in the need for a new name.

Brand Alignment

The legal company name may be changed to align more closely with the established brand.

Business Strategy

Shareholders may decide that a different name better represents long-term plans.

Important

RUN Is Not the Final Name-Change Filing

RUN = Name Reservation. It is not, by itself, the complete process of changing the company’s registered name.

Name Selection RUN Application Name Reservation Corporate Approval MGT-14 (where applicable) INC-24 Fresh Certificate of Incorporation

Avoid These Issues

Common Reasons for RUN Name Rejection

Similar or identical existing company name

Similar existing LLP name

Trademark conflict or protected mark

Name not consistent with company objects

Undesirable or prohibited words / government connection

Incorrect legal-form expression (LLP, Trust, etc.) or format

Name Change Journey

How the RUN Process Works

From name selection to MCA reservation and completion of the legal name change.

Select & Check Proposed Name

Name is checked against company, LLP and naming rules.

Trademark & Objects Review

Trademark risk and object compatibility are reviewed.

Prepare & File RUN

CIN, Proposed Name 1 (and 2) are submitted through MCA.

MCA Examination & Reservation

MCA examines the name and reserves it if approved.

Corporate Approvals & Filings

Special resolution, MGT-14 and INC-24 as applicable.

Fresh Certificate & Updates

New name becomes effective; GST, bank and other records are updated.

Our Process

How We Help You with RUN

Name Selection & Checks

We shortlist names and check company/LLP similarity and trademarks.

RUN Preparation

CIN, Proposed Name 1 & 2 and supporting documents are prepared.

MCA Filing & Reservation

Application is submitted and name is reserved if approved.

Complete Name Change

We assist with further filings to make the new name effective.

Documents & Information

Information Required for RUN

Valid & Active CIN

Proposed Name 1 (mandatory)

Proposed Name 2 (optional)

Supporting Attachments (if any)

Board / Special Resolution

Altered MoA / AoA (later stage)

MCA allows attachments in PDF/JPG format with individual size up to 6 MB. Proposed name maximum length is 75 characters. Abbreviations like PVT / LTD should not be entered in the proposed-name field.

Clear Distinction

RUN vs INC-24 vs MGT-14

Particular	RUN	INC-24	MGT-14
Purpose	Reservation of proposed name	Application for change of company name	Filing of resolutions / agreements
Stage	Name reservation	Name-change approval	Resolution filing
When Used	Before final name change	After corporate approvals	Where special resolution is required
Result	Name reserved (if approved)	Name change approved / COI issued	Resolution recorded with ROC

RUN ≠ INC-24. Both form part of the overall company-name-change process.

After Approval

What Happens After Company Name Change?

A normal approved change of company name does not create a new company. The company’s corporate identity continues. However, other registrations must be updated separately.

GST registration update Bank account records Income-tax / PAN records Contracts & vendor records Licences & registrations

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

RUN stands for Reserve Unique Name and is the MCA service used to reserve a proposed company name. For an existing company, it is used for the name-change route.

No. RUN is primarily the name reservation stage. Additional statutory steps (corporate approvals, MGT-14 where applicable, INC-24) are required to complete the legal name change.

Yes. MCA’s current instructions require a valid and active CIN for the RUN Company application.

MCA’s current RUN instruction kit specifies a maximum of 75 characters for the proposed company name.

Yes. The current RUN form provides for Proposed Name 1 and an optional Proposed Name 2. The two proposed names should not be identical.

No. RUN is for reservation of the proposed name. INC-24 is the application for approval of change in the name of the company.

A name that is identical with or too nearly resembles an existing company or LLP can be considered undesirable and may be rejected.

No. A normal change of name does not mean a new company is incorporated. The company’s existing corporate identity continues subject to the applicable legal process.

Change Your Company’s Name with MCA

A company name should be selected carefully because name approval is only the first stage of the legal name-change process.

Name Selection → Company & LLP Name Check → Trademark Risk Review → Object Compatibility → RUN Application → MCA Name Reservation → Corporate Approval → MGT-14 / INC-24 → Fresh COI → Update GST, Bank & Other Records

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