Company Name Change

A new name. The same deadline pressure.

Changing your company's name is more than a rebrand — it's a multi-step legal process involving shareholder approval, MCA clearance, and a fresh Certificate of Incorporation.

How It Works

• Board Resolution approving the name change

• Special Resolution passed by shareholders

• Name availability check — MCA guidelines compliance

• Filing Form MGT-14 (special resolution) + Form INC-24 (name change application)

• Regional Director approval (where applicable)

• Fresh Certificate of Incorporation issued with new name

• Update PAN, TAN, GST, bank accounts, and contracts

Key Facts

Appointment & Change of Directors

The right people leading your company — properly recorded.

Director changes are among the most common — and most time-sensitive — corporate events. Whether you're appointing a new director, accepting a resignation, or removing one, every change must be filed within 30 days. No exceptions.

Types of Director Changes We Handle

How It Works

• Obtain DIN (Director Identification Number) for new director (if not already held)

• Pass Board Resolution for appointment / acceptance of resignation

• File Form DIR-12 with MCA within 30 days

• Resigning director separately files Form DIR-11 (acknowledgement of resignation)

• Update statutory registers — Register of Directors

💡 A director's resignation is not complete until DIR-11 is filed by the resigning director AND DIR-12 is filed by the company. Missing either creates a compliance gap. We handle both.

⚠️ Disqualified directors cannot be appointed. We verify DIN status and disqualification records before every appointment — protecting your company from invalid appointments.

What We Do: DIN procurement → Board & shareholder resolutions → DIR-12 & DIR-11 filing → Register updates → MCA confirmation

Appointment & Change of Auditors

Your auditor is your financial gatekeeper. Appointing or changing one comes with strict rules.

Auditor appointments are governed by the Companies Act, 2013 — with mandatory rotation rules, cooling-off periods, and specific filing requirements. Getting it wrong exposes your company to regulatory risk.

Types of Auditor Changes We Handle

Key Rules You Must Know

How It Works

• Obtain written consent and eligibility certificate from incoming auditor

• Pass Board / Shareholder Resolution as applicable

• File Form ADT-1 with MCA within 15 days of AGM

• Outgoing auditor files Form ADT-3 on resignation

• Update statutory registers — Register of Auditors

⚠️ Removing an auditor before their term ends is one of the most complex corporate actions — requiring Central Government approval via Form ADT-2. It cannot be done by board or shareholder resolution alone. We assess your situation before any action is taken.

💡 Auditor rotation is not optional for applicable companies. Non-compliance exposes both the company and the auditor to penalties. We track your auditor's term and alert you well in advance.

What We Do: Consent & eligibility check → Resolutions drafting → ADT-1 filing → ADT-3 coordination → Register updates → MCA confirmation

Registered Office — Establishment & Change

Your registered office is more than an address. It is your company's legal identity. Every notice, every government communication, every legal document is served at your registered office. Get it wrong — or change it without proper filing — and your company faces serious legal and regulatory consequences. We handle every aspect of registered office compliance — from first establishment to every change thereafter.

Types of Registered Office Changes

Not all address changes are equal under the Companies Act. The complexity of filing — and the approvals required — depend entirely on where you are moving.

DPT-3 — Return of Deposits & Outstanding Loans

DPT-3 — Return of Deposits & Outstanding Loans

Every company with outstanding loans must file it. Most don't know they have to. DPT-3 is one of the most misunderstood — and most penalized — annual filings under the Companies Act, 2013. We ensure yours is filed accurately and on time, every year.

What Is DPT-3?

A mandatory annual return filed with MCA under Rule 16 of the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 — disclosing all deposits accepted and all outstanding borrowings that are not deposits.

💡 The critical insight: DPT-3 is not just for companies that accept public deposits. If your company has any outstanding loan from any source — director, bank, shareholder, or related party — you must file.

Who Must File?

Two Types of DPT-3

What Must Be Reported?

Non-Deposit Amounts — Reportable Director loans · Relative loans · Shareholder loans · Bank borrowings · Inter-corporate loans · Security deposits · Customer advances · NCDs · Commercial paper

Actual Deposits — Also Reported Public deposits · Secured deposits · Unsecured deposits

Key Filing Details

Director Loans — The Most Missed Area

⚠️ Director loans are not deposits — but they are still reportable. This is the most commonly missed gap in DPT-3 filings.

Common Errors That Attract Penalties

Not filing at all · Excluding director / bank loans · Wrong deposit classification · Missing auditor certificate · Incorrect outstanding amounts · Late filing without additional fee

⚠️ Penalties for Non-Compliance

⚠️ A ₹10 lakh unreported director loan can trigger a ₹25 lakh personal penalty on the director. The math does not work in your favour.

MOA & AOA Amendments

MOA Amendments — What Can Be Changed?

Every clause of the MOA can be amended — but each requires a different level of approval.

1. 🏷️ Name Clause

Change your company's legal name.

• Special Resolution + MCA name availability check

• Regional Director approval (in certain cases)

• Fresh Certificate of Incorporation issued

• Forms: MGT-14 + INC-24

• Deadline: 30 days from special resolution

2. 📍 Situation Clause

Change of registered office — state to state.

• Special Resolution + newspaper advertisement + creditor notice

• Regional Director approval mandatory

• Forms: MGT-14 + INC-23 + INC-22

• Deadline: 30 days from special resolution

3. 🎯 Objects Clause

Add, alter, or delete business activities.

• Most commonly amended — as businesses pivot and diversify

• Special Resolution by shareholders

• Forms: MGT-14

• Deadline: 30 days from special resolution

💡 Objects clause amendment is the most frequent MOA change. As your business grows into new verticals — manufacturing, trading, services, exports — your objects must reflect current activities. Banks, investors, and regulators check this. Outdated objects can block loan approvals and contract execution.

4. ⚖️ Liability Clause

Change the nature of members' liability.

• Rarely amended — requires special resolution

• Forms: MGT-14

• Deadline: 30 days from special resolution

5. 💰 Capital Clause

Increase or restructure authorized share capital.

• Board Resolution + shareholder ordinary / special resolution

• Forms: MGT-14 + SH-7

• Deadline: 30 days from resolution

💡 Authorized capital must always be equal to or more than paid-up capital. Before issuing new shares, your authorized capital must be increased if needed. We check this before every share allotment.

AOA Amendments — What Can Be Changed?

The Articles of Association govern your company's internal workings. As your company grows, your AOA must keep pace.

Common AOA Amendments We Handle

The Amendment Process

For MOA Amendment

For AOA Amendment

💡 AOA amendments are simpler than MOA amendments — no government approval required in most cases. A special resolution + MGT-14 filing is sufficient. Effective from the date of filing.

Key Filing Details

Situations That Trigger MOA / AOA Amendments

Dormant Status

Mark your Private Limited Company as inactive if it's not conducting business, has no significant transactions, and needs no annual filings. Saves costs on audits, filings, and penalties while keeping your company legally alive.

Eligibility:

• Registered but no operations for 2+ years, OR

• Minimal assets/liabilities (< ₹50,000), no turnover.

Benefits:

• Skip AGM, audits, annual returns.

• No late fees or penalties.

• Reactivate anytime with Form MSC-4.

How We File Form MSC-1 for You

1. Check Eligibility: We review your books.

2. Prepare Docs: Board resolution + auditor certificate (if applicable).

3. File Online: Via MCA portal (₹10,000 fee).

4. Get Approval: Receive Dormant Status Certificate in 3-7 days.

Timeline: Active in 7 days. Valid indefinitely until reactivation.

Required Documents