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Whether you’re re‑branding to capture a new market or relocating your head office to a better talent pool, company name and registered address are mission‑critical data points in every statutory record—ROC, GST, Income‑Tax, DGFT, banks, suppliers, and investors.
Change Type | Companies Act 2013 Section | Key Rules / Forms |
---|---|---|
Name Change | Sec 13(2) | RUN (Name Reservation), MGT‑14, INC‑24 for Central Government approval |
Registered Office (RO) Change – Same City | Sec 12(1‑4) | Board Resolution + INC‑22 |
RO Change – Same State, Different ROC | Sec 12(5) | Special Resolution, INC‑23 RD approval + INC‑22 |
RO Change – Inter‑State | Sec 13(4‑7) | Special Resolution, INC‑23 RD approval, INC‑28, INC‑22 |
Whether you’re re‑branding to capture a new market or relocating your head office to a better talent pool, company name and registered address are mission‑critical data points in every statutory record—ROC, GST, Income‑Tax, DGFT, banks, suppliers, and investors.
A single mismatch across these databases
Parameter | Name Change | Address Change |
---|---|---|
Approval Authority | Central Government (via CRC) | ROC (same state) or Regional Director (RD) |
Forms Involved | RUN, MGT‑14, INC‑24 | INC‑22 (+ INC‑23 & INC‑28 if inter‑state) |
Notice to Creditors / Newspapers | Not mandatory (unless conversion) | Mandatory for inter‑state shift |
PAN / TAN Amendment | New PAN card issued | Address updated, PAN stays same |
Impact on Licences | Update trade marks, domain names | Update GST, IEC, Shops & Establishment |
Board Resolution → INC‑22 with new lease/NOC.
File within 30 days of change.
ROC issues revised Certificate of Situation.
TAT: 2–3 working days (STP).
Step | Action | Output |
---|---|---|
1 | Board Meeting – approve name change | Board Minutes |
2 | RUN Application – Reserve new name (up to 2 names) | SRN receipt + Name approval letter (20 days validity) |
3 | Issue EGM Notice (21‑day clear) | Explanatory statement & draft MOA/AOA |
4 | Hold EGM – pass Special Resolution | Certified true copy (CTC) of resolution |
5 | File MGT‑14 within 30 days | ROC acknowledgment |
6 | File INC‑24 (within 60 days of EGM) | Govt fee + Central Government approval |
7 | Receive INC‑25 (Fresh Certificate of Incorporation) | Legal effective date |
8 | Update PAN, GST, bank accounts, stationery, website | Compliance closure memo |
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Name Change | Address Change |
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• Board & Special Resolutions (CTC) | |
• Altered MOA (INC‑33) & AOA (INC‑34) in track‑change | |
• CG approval order (INC‑24) | |
• Trademark owner NOC (if word mark) | • Utility bill (≤ 2 months) |
• Lease deed / rent agreement / ownership proof | |
• NOC from owner (if leased) | |
• Special notice to creditors (for inter‑state) | |
• Newspaper advertisements (INC‑26 format) |
Form | Purpose | Govt Fee* | Late Fee** | Time Bar |
---|---|---|---|---|
RUN | Name reservation | ₹1,000 | NA | 20 days validity |
MGT‑14 | File special resolution | ₹200–₹600 | ₹100/day | 30 days |
INC‑24 | CG approval for name | ₹1,000 | ₹100/day | 60 days post SR |
INC‑22 | Registered office change | ₹200–₹600 | Scales 2×–12× | 30 days |
INC‑23 | RD petition (state/ROC shift) | ₹2,000 | NA | 30 days |
INC‑28 | Filing RD/CLB order | ₹200–₹600 | ₹100/day | 30 days |
**Additional fee multiplier: 2× (up to 30 days) → 12× (> 180 days).
Board + Special Resolution → MGT‑14 filing.
INC‑23 to Regional Director (RD) with reason, utility bills, creditor list.
RD order filed in INC‑28 within 60 days.
INC‑22 for final address.
TAT: 15–25 working days.
Special Resolution + MGT‑14.
INC‑23 → RD + newspaper ad (vernacular & English).
Serve notice to creditors, debenture‑holders, ROC, SEBI (if listed).
RD Hearing (if objections).
RD order → INC‑28 (within 30 days).
INC‑22 to new ROC with lease deed/NOC & utility bill.
TAT: 30–45 working days.
You must update PAN, GST, IEC, EPFO, and other records within 15–30 days to avoid non-compliance or service disruption.
Yes — for a company name change, a new PAN must be applied with the updated Certificate of Incorporation. For address changes, only an update is needed.
You must file a Core Field Amendment on the GST portal and obtain a fresh GST Registration Certificate within 15 days.
Yes. Submit the Board Resolution and updated Certificate of Incorporation to all your banks to update account name/address immediately.
No, but you must update your DGFT profile with the new details within 30 days to keep the IEC active.
It can lead to mismatched filings, employer login errors, and inspection issues. Always update your employer profile on both portals.
Yes. In a state-to-state address change, a newspaper advertisement and approval from RD (Regional Director) are mandatory steps.
Absolutely. Your letterheads, invoices, website, and email footers must reflect the new name/address to avoid rejection of official documents.
Yes, but ensure that major identifiers (GST, PAN, Bank, IEC) are updated quickly to prevent transaction blocks.
Usually, no. But you should download and archive the updated MOA/AOA, COI, and approval orders for future compliance and audits.