Reserve the unique name of a company or LLP.
A name for a business or an LLP will be the most important aspect of its identity since it communicates its branding and business activities effectively. Thus, it should be chosen with the utmost care, considering all the legalities associated with the procedure. It is equally important that any existing company respect the name you choose for the business. To ensure this, it is necessary to adhere to the requirements of the Companies Act, the Trademark Act, and the Names and Emblems Act. After you have finalised the name, you'll need permission from the registrar in the Central Registration Centre.
- The name must be distinctive and include business operations.
- The term "business activity" shouldn't be the initial word in the name.
- The name proposed should not violate a trademark owned by someone else.
- The name must satisfy the criteria under the Companies Act, 2013.
How do I reserve the name of a company or LLP?
Applying to the Registrar of Companies (ROC) is necessary to get the name approved. For companies, the name reservation application is submitted in Part A on the Spice Plus Form, whereas for LLPs, the application must be filed on the prescribed RUN form. The form for name reservation is filed via the official site of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (www.mca.gov.in). Applying the need to consider the importance of a name and the activities planned by the start-up or company is also required to evaluate the proposed name. The ROC reviews the application and decides whether to accept the name proposed, ask for questions, or deny the proposed name at their discretion and according to the established rules for name approval by the business.