{"id":36590,"date":"2026-09-07T17:41:51","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T12:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/?p=36590"},"modified":"2026-09-07T17:41:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T12:11:51","slug":"company-name-reservation-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Company Name Reservation in India (2026): MCA Process, Rules, Fees &amp; Approval"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36591 size-fusion-1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Company-Name-Reservation-in-India-1200x633.jpg\" alt=\"Company Name Reservation in India\" width=\"1200\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Company-Name-Reservation-in-India-200x105.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Company-Name-Reservation-in-India-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Company-Name-Reservation-in-India-400x211.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Company-Name-Reservation-in-India-600x316.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Company-Name-Reservation-in-India-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Company-Name-Reservation-in-India-800x422.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Company-Name-Reservation-in-India-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Company-Name-Reservation-in-India-1200x633.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Company-Name-Reservation-in-India.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rohan spent three weeks picking a name for his new company. Logo done. Visiting cards ordered. A WhatsApp group was even created for the &#8220;launch team.&#8221; Then the <\/span><b>Ministry of Corporate Affairs <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">rejected it in under a week. Too close to a company registered in Surat that nobody in his circle had heard of. That&#8217;s <\/span><b>Company Name Reservation <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">in India<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">in one story. Looks like a formality. Isn&#8217;t one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most of the actual work here happens before you ever touch the SPICe+ form, in checking, searching, and ruling out names that look fine to you but won&#8217;t clear the Central Registration Centre. This piece walks through what MCA actually checks, what it costs, and how to get a name through on the first attempt. <\/span><b>LegalRaasta&#8217;s <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">incorporation team handles this daily, so ping them before filing if you&#8217;d rather not gamble a resubmission cycle on a name you already love.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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title=\"Quick Answer: Company Name Reservation in India\">Quick Answer: Company Name Reservation in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#What_Is_Company_Name_Reservation_in_India\" title=\"What Is Company Name Reservation in India?\">What Is Company Name Reservation in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#Why_Is_Company_Name_Reservation_Important_Before_Incorporation\" title=\"Why Is Company Name Reservation Important Before Incorporation?\">Why Is Company Name Reservation Important Before Incorporation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#Who_Can_Reserve_a_Company_Name_in_India\" title=\"Who Can Reserve a Company Name in India?\">Who Can Reserve a Company Name in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#MCA_Rules_for_Company_Name_Reservation_in_2026\" title=\"MCA Rules for Company Name Reservation in 2026\">MCA Rules for Company Name Reservation in 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#Uniqueness_and_Distinctiveness_Requirements\" title=\"Uniqueness and Distinctiveness Requirements\">Uniqueness and Distinctiveness Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#Prohibited_and_Restricted_Names_Under_the_Companies_Act\" title=\"Prohibited and Restricted Names Under the Companies Act\">Prohibited and Restricted Names Under the Companies Act<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#Names_Similar_to_Existing_Companies_LLPs_or_Trademarks\" title=\"Names Similar to Existing Companies, LLPs or Trademarks\">Names Similar to Existing Companies, LLPs or Trademarks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#Words_Requiring_Government_or_Regulator_Approval\" title=\"Words Requiring Government or Regulator Approval\">Words Requiring Government or Regulator Approval<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#SPICe_Part_A_The_Main_Route_to_Reserve_a_Company_Name\" title=\"SPICe+ Part A: The Main Route to Reserve a Company Name\">SPICe+ Part A: The Main Route to Reserve a Company Name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#Documents_and_Information_Required_for_Name_Reservation_for_Company\" title=\"Documents and Information Required for Name Reservation for Company\">Documents and Information Required for Name Reservation for Company<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#Step-by-Step_Process_to_Reserve_a_Company_Name_Through_MCA\" title=\"Step-by-Step Process to Reserve a Company Name Through MCA\">Step-by-Step Process to Reserve a Company Name Through MCA<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#Check_Company_Name_Availability\" title=\"Check Company Name Availability\">Check Company Name Availability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#Conduct_MCA_and_Trademark_Searches\" title=\"Conduct MCA and Trademark Searches\">Conduct MCA and Trademark Searches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#Submit_SPICe_Part_A\" title=\"Submit SPICe+ Part A\">Submit SPICe+ Part A<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#Pay_the_Applicable_Government_Fee\" title=\"Pay the Applicable Government Fee\">Pay the Applicable Government Fee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#MCA_Review_and_Name_Approval\" title=\"MCA Review and Name Approval\">MCA Review and Name Approval<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#Resubmission_or_Rejection_of_Name\" title=\"Resubmission or Rejection of Name\">Resubmission or Rejection of Name<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#Recent_MCA_Update_on_Resubmission_Rules\" title=\"Recent MCA Update on Resubmission Rules\">Recent MCA Update on Resubmission Rules<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#Company_Name_Reservation_Fees_in_India_2026\" title=\"Company Name Reservation Fees in India (2026)\">Company Name Reservation Fees in India (2026)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#How_Long_Does_MCA_Company_Name_Approval_Take\" title=\"How Long Does MCA Company Name Approval Take?\">How Long Does MCA Company Name Approval Take?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#Validity_Period_of_an_Approved_Company_Name\" title=\"Validity Period of an Approved Company Name\">Validity Period of an Approved Company Name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#Common_Reasons_for_Rejection_of_a_Proposed_Company_Name\" title=\"Common Reasons for Rejection of a Proposed Company Name\">Common Reasons for Rejection of a Proposed Company Name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#RUN_Form_vs_SPICe_Part_A_Which_One_Should_You_Use\" title=\"RUN Form vs SPICe+ Part A: Which One Should You Use?\">RUN Form vs SPICe+ Part A: Which One Should You Use?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#Company_Name_Reservation_vs_Trademark_Registration\" title=\"Company Name Reservation vs Trademark Registration\">Company Name Reservation vs Trademark Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#How_to_Check_Company_Name_Availability_Before_Applying\" title=\"How to Check Company Name Availability Before Applying\">How to Check Company Name Availability Before Applying<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#What_to_Do_After_Your_Company_Name_Reservation_Is_Approved\" title=\"What to Do After Your Company Name Reservation Is Approved?\">What to Do After Your Company Name Reservation Is Approved?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#Key_Takeaways_Company_Name_Reservation_in_India\" title=\"Key Takeaways: Company Name Reservation in India\">Key Takeaways: Company Name Reservation in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#Get_Professional_Assistance_for_Company_Name_Reservation_in_India\" title=\"Get Professional Assistance for Company Name Reservation in India\">Get Professional Assistance for Company Name Reservation in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Company_Name_Reservation_in_India\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About Company Name Reservation in India\">Frequently Asked Questions About Company Name Reservation in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#1_Can_I_reserve_a_company_name_without_incorporation\" title=\"1. Can I reserve a company name without incorporation?\">1. Can I reserve a company name without incorporation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#2_How_many_names_can_I_submit_for_approval\" title=\"2. How many names can I submit for approval?\">2. How many names can I submit for approval?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#3_How_long_is_a_reserved_company_name_valid\" title=\"3. How long is a reserved company name valid?\">3. How long is a reserved company name valid?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#4_Can_a_rejected_company_name_be_resubmitted\" title=\"4. Can a rejected company name be resubmitted?\">4. Can a rejected company name be resubmitted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#5_Can_I_reserve_a_company_name_that_is_already_trademarked\" title=\"5. Can I reserve a company name that is already trademarked?\">5. Can I reserve a company name that is already trademarked?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#6_Can_I_change_the_approved_company_name_later\" title=\"6. Can I change the approved company name later?\">6. Can I change the approved company name later?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#7_Does_Company_Name_Reservation_guarantee_trademark_protection_too\" title=\"7. Does Company Name Reservation guarantee trademark protection too?\">7. Does Company Name Reservation guarantee trademark protection too?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#8_What_happens_if_I_dont_use_my_reserved_name_in_time\" title=\"8. What happens if I don&#8217;t use my reserved name in time?\">8. What happens if I don&#8217;t use my reserved name in time?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#9_Is_Company_Name_Reservation_mandatory_for_LLPs_too\" title=\"9. Is Company Name Reservation mandatory for LLPs too?\">9. Is Company Name Reservation mandatory for LLPs too?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/company-name-reservation-in-india\/#10_Does_Company_Name_Reservation_cost_more_for_multiple_name_options\" title=\"10. Does Company Name Reservation cost more for multiple name options?\">10. Does Company Name Reservation cost more for multiple name options?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Answer_Company_Name_Reservation_in_India\"><\/span><b>Quick Answer: Company Name Reservation in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Requirement<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Detail<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Governing law<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Companies Act, 2013, Section 4; Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Authority<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ministry_of_Corporate_Affairs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, through the Central Registration Centre (CRC)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Form<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SPICe+ Part A<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Portal<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MCA21 V3, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/mca.gov.in\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">mca.gov.in<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Government fee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rs 1,000 per standalone application<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Names allowed per application<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Two, in order of preference<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Validity<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">20 days, extendable up to 60 days<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Company_Name_Reservation_in_India\"><\/span><b>What Is Company Name Reservation in India?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Company Name Reservation in India is the process of getting your proposed company name approved and locked by MCA before you file for incorporation. Once reserved, nobody else can register that name during the validity window. That gap is your runway to finish everything else.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Company_Name_Reservation_Important_Before_Incorporation\"><\/span><b>Why Is Company Name Reservation Important Before Incorporation?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Skip this step, and you risk building a brand around a name the MCA rejects two weeks later. Website copy written. Domain bought. Instagram handle claimed, all on a name that never actually belonged to you. A reserved name also blocks a competitor from grabbing the same or a deceptively similar one while you finish your paperwork.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Can_Reserve_a_Company_Name_in_India\"><\/span><b>Who Can Reserve a Company Name in India?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Any promoter or professional planning to incorporate a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/private-limited-company-registration\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">private limited company<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, LLP, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/opc-registration\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">OPC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, Section 8 company, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/public-limited-company-registration\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">public company<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> can file for name reservation. CAs, company secretaries, and lawyers file this on behalf of clients constantly, mostly because naming rules trip up first-timers more than any other single incorporation step. Even people who&#8217;ve done this before get caught out occasionally.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MCA_Rules_for_Company_Name_Reservation_in_2026\"><\/span><b>MCA Rules for Company Name Reservation in 2026<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Four broad checks decide whether your proposed name clears CRC scrutiny. Miss any one, and the rejection comes fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uniqueness_and_Distinctiveness_Requirements\"><\/span><b>Uniqueness and Distinctiveness Requirements<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your name can&#8217;t be identical, or too close, to any existing company, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/llp-registration\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">LLP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, or reserved name already on record. Adding a word like &#8220;New&#8221; or &#8220;Modern&#8221; in front of an existing name usually isn&#8217;t enough distance either.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prohibited_and_Restricted_Names_Under_the_Companies_Act\"><\/span><b>Prohibited and Restricted Names Under the Companies Act<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rule 8 bars names that are offensive, suggest a government connection without approval, or are simply undesirable in MCA&#8217;s judgement, a fairly wide net that leaves room for CRC discretion.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Names_Similar_to_Existing_Companies_LLPs_or_Trademarks\"><\/span><b>Names Similar to Existing Companies, LLPs or Trademarks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A name matching a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/trademark-registration\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">registered trademark<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> can get rejected even when no company holds that exact name yet. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/trademark-search\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">trademark search<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> matters just as much as an MCA one, arguably more, since trademark clashes surface after <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/partnership-registration\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">company incorporation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> too, not just at the naming stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Words_Requiring_Government_or_Regulator_Approval\"><\/span><b>Words Requiring Government or Regulator Approval<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Terms like Bank, Insurance, National, or Stock Exchange need a No Objection Certificate from the relevant regulator, RBI or IRDAI being the common examples, before MCA even looks at the rest of the application. Names proposed in a regional language also need an English translation attached, since CRC reviews everything in English regardless of what script you filed in.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SPICe_Part_A_The_Main_Route_to_Reserve_a_Company_Name\"><\/span><b>SPICe+ Part A: The Main Route to Reserve a Company Name<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SPICe+ Part A is the web form handling Name Reservation for Company incorporation today. It checks name availability, runs the required searches, and lets you submit your top two choices in one filing, either standalone or bundled straight into the full incorporation form.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_and_Information_Required_for_Name_Reservation_for_Company\"><\/span><b>Documents and Information Required for Name Reservation for Company<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Get this together before logging in. It saves a session from getting timed out halfway through.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Requirement<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Details<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Proposed names<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Up to two, in order of preference<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Main objects<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Brief description of the business activity<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">NIC code<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Industrial activity code matching your objects<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Significance of the name<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A short note explaining what the name means or represents<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">NOC or attachments<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Required if using a restricted word or an existing trademark<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MCA login<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Registered user account on MCA21 V3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_Process_to_Reserve_a_Company_Name_Through_MCA\"><\/span><b>Step-by-Step Process to Reserve a Company Name Through MCA<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Filing runs entirely online. Following this order avoids most of the delays people run into.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_Company_Name_Availability\"><\/span><b>Check Company Name Availability<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Search the MCA database first. An identical or near-identical name gets rejected instantly, no matter how strong the rest of your application looks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conduct_MCA_and_Trademark_Searches\"><\/span><b>Conduct MCA and Trademark Searches<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cross-check both the MCA name database and the trademark registry. A clash on either front can sink the whole application, not just slow it down.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Submit_SPICe_Part_A\"><\/span><b>Submit SPICe+ Part A<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">File through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mca.gov.in\/content\/mca\/global\/en\/foportal\/fologin.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MCA21 V3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> with your two proposed names, objects, and NIC code filled in accurately. Sloppy object descriptions are a quiet, common reason for delay.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pay_the_Applicable_Government_Fee\"><\/span><b>Pay the Applicable Government Fee<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pay Rs 1,000 for a standalone application. Non-refundable, whatever the outcome.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MCA_Review_and_Name_Approval\"><\/span><b>MCA Review and Name Approval<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CRC reviews this manually, not through automated processing. Expect a short wait even when your filing is completely clean.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resubmission_or_Rejection_of_Name\"><\/span><b>Resubmission or Rejection of Name<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Marked for resubmission, you typically get one window, 15 days, to fix and refile before the application lapses for good.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recent_MCA_Update_on_Resubmission_Rules\"><\/span><b>Recent MCA Update on Resubmission Rules<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MCA clarified something worth knowing in December 2025. File Part A and Part B together, and if resubmission gets marked only against Part A, the linked forms, INC-9, e-MOA, e-AOA, AGILE PRO S, get delinked automatically and need refiling once Part B regenerates. Authorised capital, registered office state, and ROC code stay locked at that point, since fees and stamp duty are already paid against them. Filing Part A standalone avoids this entirely, one more reason to reserve the name first rather than rushing into a combined filing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Company_Name_Reservation_Fees_in_India_2026\"><\/span><b>Company Name Reservation Fees in India (2026)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The fee structure stays simple. Extensions are really the only thing that add to the cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Action<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Fee<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Standalone Part A application<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rs 1,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fresh application after rejection<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rs 1,000 again<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Extension of validity (per Rule 9A)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000, depending on days requested<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_MCA_Company_Name_Approval_Take\"><\/span><b>How Long Does MCA Company Name Approval Take?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clean applications usually clear within 2 to 5 working days. CRC officers review each one manually, so even a spotless filing waits its turn. Flagged for resubmission, the timeline stretches, sometimes past two weeks once the correction cycle runs its course.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Validity_Period_of_an_Approved_Company_Name\"><\/span><b>Validity Period of an Approved Company Name<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A name reserved for a brand-new company stays valid for 20 days from approval. You can extend this in stages, up to 60 days total from the original date, but incorporation through SPICe+ Part B has to happen inside that window. Miss it, and the reservation just lapses. You start over, fee and all.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Reasons_for_Rejection_of_a_Proposed_Company_Name\"><\/span><b>Common Reasons for Rejection of a Proposed Company Name<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most rejections trace back to a small, repeating set of mistakes.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Name too similar to an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/section-8-company-registration\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">existing company<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, LLP, or trademark<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Restricted word used without the required regulator NOC<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Abbreviations like Pvt, Ltd, or Ltd. included inside the proposed name itself<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Objects described too vaguely to match the proposed name<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Name suggesting a government connection without approval<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Regional language name filed without the mandatory English translation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RUN_Form_vs_SPICe_Part_A_Which_One_Should_You_Use\"><\/span><b>RUN Form vs SPICe+ Part A: Which One Should You Use?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RUN, short for Reserve Unique Name, was the original standalone name reservation form. SPICe+ Part A has largely taken over for brand-new incorporations now, while RUN mostly stays relevant when an already-incorporated company wants to change its existing name.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Point<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>RUN<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>SPICe+ Part A<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Used for<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Existing company name change<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New company name reservation<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rs 1,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rs 1,000 (standalone)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Leads to<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Name change filing<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SPICe+ Part B incorporation<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Company_Name_Reservation_vs_Trademark_Registration\"><\/span><b>Company Name Reservation vs Trademark Registration<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These two get confused constantly, and they protect entirely different things. MCA approval only stops someone from registering an identical company name. A trademark protects your brand name and logo nationwide, against any business at all, not just other companies filing with the MCA. You can hold a perfectly valid company name and still lose a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/trademark-opposition\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">trademark opposition<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to a business that never registered a company in India at all.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Check_Company_Name_Availability_Before_Applying\"><\/span><b>How to Check Company Name Availability Before Applying<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use the free name search tool on the MCA21 V3 portal before filing anything formally. Run your shortlisted names through it, then repeat the check on the trademark registry&#8217;s public search. Clearing MCA alone doesn&#8217;t mean you&#8217;re safe from a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/trademark-objection\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">trademark objection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> down the line, and plenty of founders learn that the expensive way.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_After_Your_Company_Name_Reservation_Is_Approved\"><\/span><b>What to Do After Your Company Name Reservation Is Approved?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Move straight to SPICe+ Part B within your validity window. Gather <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/digital-signature-dsc\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">DSCs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, director details, and your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/memorandum-articles-registration-company\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MOA and AOA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> drafts, then complete <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/proprietorship-firm-registration\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">company incorporation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> well before the 20-day clock runs out. Extensions cost money and time. Most people would rather spend neither twice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_Company_Name_Reservation_in_India\"><\/span><b>Key Takeaways: Company Name Reservation in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reserve early. Search thoroughly. Never assume a name is safe just because it sounds original to you, since MCA and trademark clashes sink most applications, and both are checkable for free before you spend a single rupee on the formal filing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Professional_Assistance_for_Company_Name_Reservation_in_India\"><\/span><b>Get Professional Assistance for Company Name Reservation in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Choosing a compliant, available name sounds simple until Rule 8&#8217;s undesirability clause or a random trademark clash blindsides you halfway through. LegalRaasta&#8217;s team runs the MCA and trademark searches, drafts compliant objects, and files SPICe+ Part A correctly the first time, so your reservation clears without burning a resubmission cycle you didn&#8217;t need to burn.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Company Name Reservation in India isn&#8217;t the paperwork step people treat it as. It&#8217;s the first real test of whether your business identity actually holds up against what already exists. Get it checked before filing, not after a rejection lands in your inbox. Reach out to <\/span><b>LegalRaasta <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">to get your company name searched, verified, and reserved right on the first try.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Company_Name_Reservation_in_India\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions About Company Name Reservation in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Can_I_reserve_a_company_name_without_incorporation\"><\/span><b>1. Can I reserve a company name without incorporation?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes. Filing SPICe+ Part A as a standalone application lets you complete Company Name Reservation on its own, without committing to the full incorporation filing until you&#8217;re actually ready to proceed with Part B.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_many_names_can_I_submit_for_approval\"><\/span><b>2. How many names can I submit for approval?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can submit up to two names in order of preference during Company Name Reservation, though the Central Registration Centre only approves one of them, usually whichever clears the rules cleanest.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_long_is_a_reserved_company_name_valid\"><\/span><b>3. How long is a reserved company name valid?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A name approved through Company Name Reservation stays valid for 20 days from the approval date, and you can extend it in stages up to 60 days total under Rule 9A of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Can_a_rejected_company_name_be_resubmitted\"><\/span><b>4. Can a rejected company name be resubmitted?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, usually within a 15-day window after the MCA marks the application for resubmission. Miss that window, and Name Reservation for Company incorporation needs a completely fresh application, with the Rs 1,000 fee paid again.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Can_I_reserve_a_company_name_that_is_already_trademarked\"><\/span><b>5. Can I reserve a company name that is already trademarked?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It&#8217;s risky business. Company Name Reservation can technically still get MCA approval, but the trademark owner may object later or take legal action once your company starts trading under that name.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Can_I_change_the_approved_company_name_later\"><\/span><b>6. Can I change the approved company name later?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, through the RUN form after incorporation. Company Name Reservation only locks the name temporarily during setup; a formal post-incorporation name change is a separate filing with its own government fee.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Does_Company_Name_Reservation_guarantee_trademark_protection_too\"><\/span><b>7. Does Company Name Reservation guarantee trademark protection too?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No, and this trips people up often. MCA only checks against existing company records during Company Name Reservation. It grants no trademark rights whatsoever, which need a completely separate registration filed with the Trade Marks Registry.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_What_happens_if_I_dont_use_my_reserved_name_in_time\"><\/span><b>8. What happens if I don&#8217;t use my reserved name in time?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Company Name Reservation simply lapses after 20 days unless extended, and the name becomes available for anyone else to apply for through a brand new SPICe+ Part A filing, first come, first served.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Is_Company_Name_Reservation_mandatory_for_LLPs_too\"><\/span><b>9. Is Company Name Reservation mandatory for LLPs too?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, LLPs go through a similar Reserve a Company Name process using the RUN-LLP form, checked against existing LLP records, company records, and trademark databases before approval, much like the company version.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Does_Company_Name_Reservation_cost_more_for_multiple_name_options\"><\/span><b>10. Does Company Name Reservation cost more for multiple name options?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No. The Rs 1,000 fee for Company Name Reservation covers both proposed names within a single standalone application. There&#8217;s no extra charge for including that second backup option alongside your first choice.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rohan spent three weeks picking a name for his new company. Logo done. Visiting cards ordered. A WhatsApp group was even created for the &#8220;launch team.&#8221; Then the Ministry of Corporate Affairs rejected it in under a week. Too close to a company registered in Surat that nobody in his circle had heard of. 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