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Incorporation Rules Rule 29
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The Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014

Rule 29 Alteration of Memorandum by change of name

Chapter
VI · Alteration and Conversion
Text as on
14 August 2026
29. Alteration of Memorandum by change of name.-
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(1) The change of name shall not be allowed to a company which has not filed annual returns or financial statements due for filing with the Registrar or which has failed to pay or repay matured deposits or debentures or interest thereon:
Provided that the change of name shall be allowed upon filing necessary documents or payment or repayment of matured deposits or debentures or interest thereon as the case may be.
(2) An application shall be filed in FormDefined in rule 2(c): Form or e Form means a form in the electronic form or non electronic form as specified under the Act or Rules made there under and notified by the Central Government under the Act No.INC.24 along with the fee for change in the name of the company and a new certificate of incorporation in FormDefined in rule 2(c): Form or e Form means a form in the electronic form or non electronic form as specified under the Act or Rules made there under and notified by the Central Government under the Act No.INC.25 shall be issued to the company consequent upon change of name.