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Change of Company Name

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Updated on : 16-Dec-2024 03:00 PM GMT | 4 min read

Change of Company Name

There are various reasons why an ownerdecided to change their company name, such as correcting an error, fixing a spelling mistake, or choosing a more suitable name. Finacbooks can guide you through this process, ensuring everything is done correctly and efficiently.

In case company wants to change its company formation status from public to a private limited company or to any other form of company, there is no need to change the name of the company as it will be treated as re-registration process.

How to change Company Name?

There are 2 methods by which you can easily change your company’s name and they are as follows –

If you are a director of a limited company and want to change your company’s name, you can do so without taking shareholders’ approval. Take assistance from us in filing form NM04 along with other legal requirements.
You can also change your company name by passing a special resolution with 75% majority of members in favour of the change. After getting 75% majority, a written confirmation is sent to each & every member by the director of the company in order to change the company name & updating the same to companies’ house with the help of form NM01 within 15 days.

Benefits of Company Name Change

There are many benefits of availing company name change service which are as follows –

Simple, fast and secure online process
Filing with companies house
Avoid stress as well as complicated paperwork involved in company name change.
Experienced professionals
Each & every compliance related to company or companies’ house will be strictly followed.

How Finacbooks help with Company Name Change?

Finacbooks is a leading UK portal providing accounting, finance & taxation services to freelancers, contractors, consultants and small businesses. We are having more than 10 years of experience helping contractors, consultants & small businesses by company name change service. We will guide you through the entire process of company name change. To avail the best deals on Company name change, kindly call us at 03300886645 or you can also e-mail us at business@finacbooks.com.

Change Company Name FAQ's

What is a special resolution?

A special resolution is passed when 75% of the majority of the members are in favour of changing the name of the company. This resolution is mandatory for the following changes –

In case you want to change your company name
In case you want to amend your company’s article of association
In case you want to reduce the share capital of your company (if applied)
In case you want to purchase your own shares under certain circumstances
In case you want to change the registration status of your company
In case you are closing the company (either voluntarily or by court order)
In case you want to process cancelling of shareholder’s pre-emption rights.

What if my company name contains a sensitive word?

If your company name contains a sensitive word such as “Britain”, you will not be able to change it via online filing but in such case we can help you by providing assistance.

Will I receive a new certificate of incorporation in case I change my company name?

In such a case, a new certificate of incorporation or name change will be e-mailed to the company. This certificate not only contains the previous name of the company but also contains the new name as well as the date on which it came into effect. Company number remains the same.