Change of Company Name (S.13)
Change company name: SR, check availability via RUN, alter MOA, new COI issued. Change of Company Name (S.13) takes 7 steps over about 164 days and is filed with the ROC on INC-24 and MGT-14.
Last updated: 10 August 2026
What if it’s filed late?
MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee. OnCompliance tracks the date and warns you before it costs anything.
What is the timeline for Change of Company Name (S.13)?
7 steps over about 164 days, filing INC-24 and MGT-14 with the ROC. Each deadline below runs from the step before it.
| # | Step | Form filed | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Check Name Availability (RUN) | None | within 7 days |
| 2 | Board Recommends Name Change | None | within 7 days |
| 3 | Pass Special Resolution | None | within 30 days |
| 4 | File INC-24 with ROC | INC-24 | within 30 days |
| 5 | File MGT-14 | MGT-14 | within 30 days |
| 6 | Receive New Certificate of Incorporation | None | within 30 days |
| 7 | Update All Statutory Records | None | within 30 days |
What are the steps, in order?
The 7 steps below run in order; the day counts show how long each one allows.
Check Name Availability (RUN)
Apply for name availability via RUN (Reserve Unique Name) service on MCA portal.
Board Recommends Name Change
Board passes resolution recommending name change to members.
Pass Special Resolution
Members pass SR for change of name and alteration of MOA.
File INC-24 with ROC
File application for name change with ROC.
File MGT-14
File SR with ROC.
Receive New Certificate of Incorporation
ROC issues new COI with the changed name.
Update All Statutory Records
Update letterheads, website, seals, bank mandates, GST, PAN, TAN, and all registrations.
- Letterheads updated
- Website updated
- Seals updated
- Bank mandates updated
- GST updated
- PAN/TAN updated
Every guide runs like this in OnCompliance: steps in order, dates in view, paperwork made for you at each step.
Common questions
How long does Change of Company Name (S.13) take?
About 164 days across 7 steps. The first step is: Check Name Availability (RUN).
Which MCA forms are filed for Change of Company Name (S.13)?
INC-24 and MGT-14. MGT-14 is the filing of resolutions filing under §117 of the Companies Act 2013.
What does it cost if INC-24 and MGT-14 are filed late?
MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee.
Can OnCompliance run Change of Company Name (S.13) for me?
Yes. OnCompliance runs the same steps in order, dates in view, with the paperwork made for you at each step.