📝 Name Change of LLP

Rebranding | Business Expansion | Legal Compliance

The name of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) is its legal identity under the LLP Act, 2008. When an LLP plans to rebrand, expand, or comply with legal directions, it must follow the statutory procedure to change its name and update the Registrar of Companies (ROC) records.

⚖️ Legal Framework

Name change of LLP is governed by:

• Section 19 of the LLP Act, 2008

• Rule 20 of LLP Rules, 2009

• MCA Notifications & Circulars

• Trademark & Name Availability Rules

📌 When is LLP Name Change Required?

🧭 Step-by-Step Process for LLP Name Change

🔹 1) Name Reservation (RUN-LLP)

• Check availability and apply for new name

• Ensure it complies with naming guidelines

🔹 2) Partner Approval

• Conduct a meeting

• Pass resolution approving name change

🔹 3) File Form LLP-5 with ROC

• Submit resolution and supporting documents

• Pay prescribed government fees

🔹 4) ROC Review & Approval

• Registrar verifies details

• Issues Fresh Certificate of Incorporation with new name

🔹 5) Post-Approval Updates

Update LLP agreement, bank accounts, PAN, GST, contracts, invoices, websites, and statutory registers.

📋 Documents Required

• Resolution for name change

• Existing Certificate of Incorporation

• Proposed name reservation (RUN-LLP approval letter)

• Altered LLP Agreement (if amended)

• DSC of Designated Partner

• Any supporting declarations as required

⚠️ Consequences of Non-Compliance

• LLP filings may be rejected by ROC under old name

• Business contracts and banking may face discrepancies

• Penalties under LLP Act for non-updation

• Legal disputes if name is legally restricted or conflicting

✅ Benefits of Completing LLP Name Change Properly

• Strengthens brand identity

• Enables business diversification legally

• Maintains compliance with ROC

• Avoids penalties and disputes

• Enhances market trust and investor clarity

🛠️ How KLS Advisors Can Help

We manage the entire LLP name change procedure:

✅ Name availability & RUN-LLP filing
✅ Drafting of resolutions & documents
✅ Filing LLP-5 with ROC
✅ Assistance in PAN, GST, Bank & legal updates
✅ End-to-end compliance support

📧 Email: info@klsadvisors.in
🌐 Website: www.klsadvisors.in

✅ Conclusion

Changing the name of an LLP is a legal process — not just rebranding. It must be done with proper resolutions, filings, and ROC approval to ensure full compliance.

Let KLS Advisors handle your LLP name change quickly, correctly, and hassle-free.