An LLP can change its name online by obtaining approval for the proposed name from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and filing the prescribed forms. The process generally involves checking name availability, obtaining partner approval, filing Form RUN-LLP for name reservation, and submitting Form 5 for the name change. Once the MCA approves the application, the LLP receives a Certificate of Incorporation reflecting its new name. The LLP must also update its name in relevant registrations, bank accounts, agreements and business records.<\/p>\n
For any number of reasons, a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) may need to change its registered name. Because of the regulatory requirements involved with an LLP name change<\/strong><\/a>, whether you are expanding your business, rebranding or merging with another entity is a key factor. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) in India has made it easy for you to file online and process such a change. This article will guide you through step-by-step instructions for changing the name of an LLP online.<\/p>\n Quick Summary<\/p>\n An LLP can change its registered name by following the prescribed MCA name reservation and filing process<\/strong>. The proposed name must comply with the applicable naming rules, and after approval, the LLP must update its agreement and relevant business and statutory records.<\/p>\n Planning to change your LLP’s registered name?<\/strong> Talk to Our Experts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n There might be several reasons why an LLP wants to change its name. Some of the most common include:<\/p>\n In any event, it fails to meet statutory standards set by the MCA for changing a name.<\/p>\n When you want to change your company\u2019s name, there are some things that you should bear in mind:<\/p>\n The first step to changing your LLP name is ascertaining that the name you would like to change to is both available and complies with the guidelines that have been set for this purpose by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Checking name availability can be done on the MCA portal.<\/p>\n To perform this operation, you should:<\/p>\n The partners at the LLP must convene a meeting where they can agree to the name change, and this decision needs to be recorded in the minutes. They also need to pass a resolution authorising a designated partner to fill out necessary forms with the Registrar of Companies (RoC).<\/p>\n The resolution adopted by the partners also must actually specify the proposed new name of the LLP.<\/p>\n The third step is to reserve the new name with the RoC. For an existing LLP<\/strong> changing its name, this is done through Form RUN-LLP (Reserve Unique Name \u2013 LLP),<\/strong> not FiLLiP, which is used only for incorporating a brand-new LLP.<\/p>\n Here’s how it’s done:<\/p>\n When the name reservation granted by the RoC is successful, the next step is to file Form 5 with the MCA in order to officially apply for a name change of the LLP. The form should be signed by a designated partner in the LLP.<\/p>\n Steps to file Form 5:<\/strong><\/p>\n When everything is done, submit your completed form and pay the required filing fee.<\/p>\n After submission of Form 5, the Registry shall check all submitted documents and the application itself. When checks out to be okay to change of name is approved and a new Certificate of Incorporation in the new name will be issued by the Registry.<\/p>\n This certificate will serve as evidence of the name change having been formally recorded. The new name can now be applied to any company documents, contracts or statutory registers of peasant associations.<\/p>\n Once the new Certificate of Incorporation is issued, the partners must execute a supplementary LLP Agreement<\/strong> reflecting the new name, and file it as Form 3<\/strong> with the RoC within 30 days. This is a separate, mandatory filing from Form 5; the name change isn’t fully complete on the LLP’s own records until this is done. See our guide on LLP Form 3 and the LLP Agreement filing requirement<\/a> for the process and consequences of missing this deadline.<\/p>\n\n
\nTalk to our experts for name availability, MCA filing, LLP Agreement updates and post-name-change compliance support.<\/p>\nWhy Would You Need to Change the Name of an LLP?<\/h2>\n
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Key Considerations Before Starting the LLP Name Change Process<\/h2>\n
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Steps to Change the Name of an LLP Online<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Conduct a Name Availability Check<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Assigning A Resolution for Changing the Name<\/h3>\n
Step 3: Reserving the New Name with the Registrar Of Companies (RoC)<\/h3>\n
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Step 4: Filing For Name Change With Form 5<\/h3>\n
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Step 5: RoC Approval and Issuance of Certificate<\/h3>\n
Step 6: Amend and Refile the LLP Agreement<\/h3>\n
Step 7: Changing Company Names in Records and Notifying Stakeholders<\/h3>\n