Business Registration · Name Availability

Company Name Availability check it before someone else does.

Reserve your preferred company or LLP name on the MCA portal before filing for incorporation — our team checks availability, advises on compliance with naming rules, and files the RUN or SPICe+ application on your behalf.

Before a company or LLP can be incorporated in India, its proposed name must be approved by the Registrar of Companies. The name must be unique, must not be identical or confusingly similar to an existing registered entity, must not violate any trademark, and must comply with the naming rules prescribed under the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014.

A rejected name delays incorporation by several days and, in some cases, results in resubmission fees and the loss of a preferred business identity. Getting the name right before filing is not just about compliance — it is about protecting the brand identity your business will carry for years.

At Beyonte Compliances, we conduct a thorough pre-submission check — searching the MCA master data, trademark databases, and web presence — before recommending and filing your preferred name. We advise on permissible name structures, prohibited words, and the documentation required to support names that include special terms like 'National', 'International', or 'India'.

What Our Name Availability Service Covers

MCA Name Search

Search of the MCA21 master data to confirm that the proposed name is not identical or deceptively similar to any existing company or LLP registered on the portal.

Trademark Database Check

Cross-check of the proposed name against the IP India trademark registry — identifying any registered or pending marks that could conflict with the proposed company name.

Naming Rule Compliance Review

Review of the proposed name against the Companies (Incorporation) Rules — checking for prohibited words, words requiring prior approval, and compliance with the name structure requirements.

RUN Application Filing

Filing of the Reserve Unique Name (RUN) application on the MCA portal — applicable for name reservations before SPICe+ filing for companies.

SPICe+ Name Reservation

Incorporation of the name reservation into the SPICe+ application where the company is being incorporated simultaneously — avoiding a separate RUN step.

LLP Name Reservation

Filing of the FiLLiP form with name reservation for proposed Limited Liability Partnerships — with the same pre-check process applied before submission.

Alternative Name Strategy

Where the first-choice name is unavailable or likely to be rejected, we recommend and file up to two alternatives structured to maximise the probability of approval.

Name Approval Follow-Up

Monitoring of the MCA portal for name approval status and prompt notification once the name is reserved — with the reservation reference number required for the next incorporation step.

Our Process

Proposed Name Discussion

Understanding the preferred name, business activity, and any constraints — and advising on naming rules, prohibited words, and the likelihood of approval before any application is filed.

Pre-Submission Checks

Searching MCA master data, trademark registry, and web for conflicts — and confirming the name complies with all applicable rules before submission.

Application Preparation

Preparing the RUN or relevant section of SPICe+/FiLLiP with the proposed name, significance of the name, and supporting documents where required.

Filing & Monitoring

Submitting the application on the MCA portal and monitoring for approval — typically within 1–3 working days for RUN.

Approval & Next Steps

Sharing the name approval confirmation and advising on the next steps for incorporation — including the documents required for SPICe+ or FiLLiP filing.

Why It Matters

✓Avoids rejection delays caused by name conflicts or rule violations

✓Pre-submission trademark check protects your brand from day one

✓Advice on prohibited and restricted words before filing

✓RUN and SPICe+/FiLLiP filing handled end-to-end

✓Alternative name strategy if first choice is unavailable

✓Approval typically within 1–3 working days of filing

✓Covers companies, OPCs, Section 8 entities, and LLPs

✓Seamless hand-off to full incorporation once name is approved

Frequently Asked Questions

Name approval under RUN is typically granted within 1–3 working days of filing, provided the proposed name complies with all rules and no objection is raised by the ROC. Where the name requires prior approval from a central government ministry or department, timelines are longer.

Under RUN, you can propose up to two names in order of preference in a single application. The ROC approves the first available name. If both are rejected, a fresh application with revised names and a re-submission fee is required.

A name reserved under RUN is valid for 20 days from the date of approval — within which the SPICe+ or FiLLiP application for incorporation must be filed. If incorporation is not completed within this period, the name lapses.

Words such as 'National', 'Bank', 'Insurance', 'Stock Exchange', 'Reserve Bank', 'President', 'Prime Minister', and similar terms require prior approval from the relevant ministry or regulator before the name can be approved by the ROC. We identify these requirements during the pre-submission review.

Yes. A company can change its name by passing a special resolution and filing Form INC-24 with the ROC. However, name changes add cost and delay — getting the right name at incorporation is always preferable.

Reserve your company name before someone else does.

Talk to our team about a name availability check and reservation filing for your proposed company or LLP.