by CA V. Viswanathan
FCA, ACS, CFE, Registered Valuer (S&FA) | Since 2012
Generate Board Resolution recommending name change, Special Resolution under Section 13(2), Altered MOA first page & Filing Checklist for changing the name of a Company under the Companies Act, 2013.
Company name change under Section 13 of the Companies Act 2013 requires: (a) board resolution proposing the change; (b) name availability via SPICe+ Part A; (c) special resolution at general meeting; (d) MGT-14 filing within 30 days of resolution; (e) INC-24 application for central government approval; (f) issuance of fresh certificate of incorporation; (g) downstream updates across PAN, GSTIN, bank accounts, statutory registers, contracts.
Stamp duty on the altered MOA/AOA is payable at state-specific rates. Existing contracts and tax registrations continue under the new name with intimation, but disclosed-name updates across all stakeholders are essential.
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