NAME CHANGE COMPANY
Name change of company is the legal process of changing a company's registered name by obtaining shareholder approval and regulatory authorization, while retaining the same legal entity, business operations, and corporate identity.
NAME CHANGE COMPANY – An Overview
Benefits:
- Enhances brand identity and business positioning while maintaining the company’s existing legal status, assets, and obligations.
Documents Required:
- Certificate of Incorporation (existing).
- Board resolution approving the proposed name change.
- Shareholders' special resolution approving the change of company name.
- Name approval certificate/name reservation approval from the relevant authority.
- Minutes of board and shareholders' meetings.
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NAME CHANGE COMPANY
- Check the availability of the proposed company name. Apply for name reservation and obtain regulatory approval. Prepare board and shareholder resolutions for the name change. Draft amendments to the Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA). Prepare and file the required forms with the Registrar of Companies (ROC). Coordinate with regulatory authorities throughout the approval process. Obtain the revised Certificate of Incorporation reflecting the new company name. Assist in updating statutory records and company documents after approval.
FAQ:
A company name change is the legal process of changing a company's registered name while retaining the same legal entity and business continuity.
Companies may change their name for rebranding, business expansion, mergers, restructuring, or strategic marketing purposes.
No, the company remains the same legal entity with the same rights, obligations, assets, and liabilities.
Typically, board approval, shareholder approval, and approval from the Registrar of Companies (ROC) or relevant authority are required.
Common documents include board resolutions, shareholder resolutions, amended MOA/AOA, name approval documents, and regulatory filing forms.
