Rebranding your LLP or resolving a name conflict? Legal Terminus handles your LLP name change end-to-end under the LLP Act, 2008 — reserving the new name through RUN-LLP, filing Form 5 (notice of name change) and Form 3 (supplementary LLP agreement) with the ROC, and obtaining a fresh Certificate of Incorporation. We then help update your PAN, GST, bank, and licences so the new name flows everywhere. Our professional fee starts at ₹3,999 + GST. Government fees are billed separately at actuals.
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Change your LLP's name at pocket-friendly prices
The MCA name-reservation and form-filing fees are charged over and above our professional fee. The exact amount depends on the LLP's total contribution slab and state stamp duty — billed at actuals per the official MCA fee schedule.
| Cost Head | Typical Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name Reservation (RUN-LLP) | ₹200 | MCA fee to reserve the proposed new name through the RUN-LLP service |
| Form 5 Filing Fee (Notice of Change) | ₹50 – ₹200 | Slab-based on the LLP's total contribution |
| Form 3 Filing Fee (LLP Agreement) | ₹50 – ₹200 | For recording the supplementary LLP agreement reflecting the new name |
| Stamp Duty (Supplementary Agreement) | ₹100 – ₹500 | State-specific stamp duty on the supplementary LLP agreement |
| DSC (if expired / not available) | ₹1,000 – ₹2,000 | Digital Signature Certificate of designated partner to sign the forms |
| Total Out-of-Pocket (typical) | ₹500 – ₹2,500 | Govt. fee billed at actuals; varies with contribution slab & documentation |
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Changing an LLP's name looks like one form — but a name that clashes with an existing mark gets rejected, a missing supplementary agreement stalls Form 3, and updates left undone leave your PAN, GST, and bank out of sync. Priority is what happens when a compliance expert owns the change from name search to the last record updated.
An LLP's name is its public identity — on every invoice, contract, bank account, and licence. Over time, that name may stop fitting: you rebrand, you pivot into a new line of business, a partner whose name was in the title exits, or you receive a notice that the name is too similar to an existing company or trademark. The LLP Act, 2008 lets you change the name by reserving a new one through RUN-LLP, amending the LLP agreement, and filing Form 5 and Form 3 with the ROC to obtain a fresh Certificate of Incorporation.
Importantly, changing the name does not change the LLP itself. The LLPIN, the entity's history, its assets, contracts, and liabilities all continue unchanged — only the name on them is updated. That means a name change is a clean, low-risk way to modernise your brand without losing your track record. The key is doing it correctly: choosing a compliant, conflict-free name, amending the agreement, and then carrying the new name through to PAN, GST, the bank, and every licence so nothing is left out of sync.
What changes when you update the LLP name officially versus just using a new name informally:
| Parameter | Official Name Change | Informal / Trade Name Only |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Name on Record | Updated at the MCA | Still the old name |
| Certificate of Incorporation | Fresh COI with new name | Unchanged |
| LLP Agreement | Amended & filed (Form 3) | Out of step with reality |
| Invoices & Contracts | Valid in the new name | Name mismatch risk |
| Bank / PAN / GST | Updated & consistent | Mismatch & rejection risk |
| Entity Continuity | LLPIN & history preserved | Confusion over identity |
| Brand Protection | Conflict-checked name | Possible trademark dispute |
The most common reason — partners decide to change the name to reflect a new brand, a wider scope of business, a new market, or simply a fresher identity. This is a planned change driven entirely by the partners' decision, recorded through a supplementary LLP agreement and filed with the ROC.
Sometimes a change is necessary — the existing name is found to be identical or deceptively similar to another company, LLP, or registered trademark, or a third party objects. Changing to a clean, conflict-free name protects the LLP from disputes and removes the risk of being directed to change it later.
The Registrar may direct a change where a name was registered in error or is undesirable. A change is also often made when a partner whose personal name forms part of the LLP's title exits the firm, so the name no longer misrepresents who is involved. In each case the same RUN-LLP, Form 5, and Form 3 process applies.
A proper name change is more than cosmetic — it aligns your legal identity with your brand, removes conflict risk, and keeps every record consistent, all while preserving the LLP's continuity.
Your official name finally matches how you market and operate. A modern, relevant name strengthens recall and credibility with customers, partners, and investors — without the confusion of an outdated legal name lingering on documents.
Changing the name does not create a new entity. The LLPIN, history, PAN-linked record, contracts, and liabilities all carry forward — so you upgrade your identity without losing your track record or starting over.
Moving to a properly searched, conflict-free name eliminates the risk of disputes with similarly named companies or trademark owners — and the danger of being directed to change the name involuntarily later.
Once the new name flows through PAN, GST, bank, and licences, every official record agrees. That consistency prevents the mismatches that otherwise cause rejected filings, payment issues, and KYC headaches.
You receive an updated Certificate of Incorporation in the new name — official proof you can present to banks, vendors, and authorities, leaving no doubt about the LLP's current legal identity.
A clean, consistent name simplifies fundraising, vendor onboarding, tenders, and due diligence. Counterparties see one coherent identity across the MCA, tax, and banking records — building trust and speeding up deals.
Six steps from name search to a fresh Certificate of Incorporation — and every downstream record updated.
We check the proposed new name against the MCA database and the trademark register for availability and guideline compliance, and shortlist conflict-free options. The partners then approve the change and authorise the filing.
We apply to reserve the chosen name through the RUN-LLP service on the MCA portal, with a backup option. Once the Registrar approves and reserves the name, the LLP can proceed to formalise the change.
We draft a supplementary LLP agreement recording the new name and any consequential changes. It is executed by all partners and stamped per the applicable state stamp duty — the legal basis for the name change.
Form 5 — the notice for change of name — is filed with the ROC within the prescribed time, signed with the designated partner's DSC. The reserved-name approval and partners' consent are filed as attachments.
Form 3 is filed to record the supplementary LLP agreement. On approval, the Registrar issues a fresh Certificate of Incorporation bearing the new name, confirming the change on the official record.
We help update the new name on the LLP's PAN, GST registration, bank account, Udyam, and other licences, and provide guidance for stationery, signage, and invoices — so the new name is reflected everywhere.
Get these ready and we'll take care of the rest
Existing records & the proposed name
KYC, consent & agreement
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