Name Availability & Entity Type
Validate proposed company name against MCA naming rules.
Quick checker for naming compliance under Companies Act 2013 (Rule 8, Companies Incorporation Rules) before filing SPICe+ Part A. The MCA reserves the name for 20 days from approval.
Name Compliance Check
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Naming rules under Rule 8 (Companies Incorporation Rules):
- Cannot be identical / too similar to an existing company or registered LLP. Check MCA portal > Services > MCA Services > Company Services > Check Company Name.
- Cannot include: Words suggesting government patronage (Union, Federal, Republic), names of national heroes / leaders without permission, words like “British India”, “Empire”.
- Restricted words requiring RBI / SEBI approval: Bank, Banking, Stock Exchange, Mutual Fund, Investment Trust, Asset Management, Stock Exchange, NBFC, MICRO FINANCE.
- Insurance words: Need IRDAI clearance.
- Section 8 companies: Must include words like “Foundation”, “Association”, “Federation”, “Council”, “Charities”.
- Distinctive element required: Generic names like “India Trading” or “National Company” are rejected.
- Number of words: Recommended 2-4 distinctive words before the suffix.
Reservation process:
- File SPICe+ Part A (Name Reservation) via MCA V3 portal.
- Up to 2 names can be proposed (1st choice and reserve).
- Fee: Rs 1,000.
- Approval typically within 1-3 working days.
- Name reserved for 20 days (extendable by 40 days on payment).
- Cancelled if SPICe+ Part B not filed within reservation window.
Important note: This tool provides an indicative output only. It does not factor in every special provision, surcharge, exception, or recent notification. Verify with the firm before acting on any computation.
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