Process for Changing LLP Name

You may be interested in changing the name of your Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) due to a business reason, personal reasons or based on the directions of the Central Government. Central Government could order a change of LLP name, if the name is considered to be undesirable or similar with or too closely bearing resemblance with the name of an existing LLP. In this article, we look at the process for changing LLP name in detail. You can also refer to our article on

Procedure for Changing LLP name for more information.

Section 19 of LLP Act

The process related to the change of LLP name is governed by Section 19 of the LLP Act, 2008 and the

LLP agreement filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Hence, prior to commencing the process for changing LLP name, you should verify the LLP agreement to be informed and aware - if some process related to alteration of name has been specified. Most standard LLP agreements will not have any restriction on change of LLP name.

LLP Name Availability

Before commencing the LLP name change process, decide on a name and verify the

LLP name availability. If the name is available, then an application for Reservation of Unique Name (RUN) can be made on the MCA portal to reserve the name for a period of 20 days. Along with the name application, the following documents can be attached

Certified copy related to the consent of Partners to make an application for fresh name.
Certified copy related to your the Limited Liability Partnership otherwise LLP Agreement
Trademark application otherwise registration certificate photocopy, if some
Ensure that the consent letter appended to the e-form also permit one of the partners to file it with Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).

Draft Resolution for Change of Name of LLP

“RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of Section 19 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 (as amended or re-enacted from time to time) and Clause ……. [Clause Number] of the Limited Liability Partnership Agreement dated …….., the existing name of the Limited Liability Partnership be changed from …………………. [Existing name] to ………………………… [New name] as agreed upon by the partners of the LLP and in furtherance to this the LLP Agreement shall be amended accordingly. RESOLVED FURTHER THAT Mr./Ms. …………………[Name of Designated Partner] designated partner be and is hereby authorized to sign necessary documents, forms, do necessary filings with the Registrar of LLP and to do any such acts and deeds that may be necessary in this regard.”

LLP-5-Notice related to Change of Name

Following the name of LLP availing approval, you require to file an e-form “LLP-5” for the reason of providing notice related change in name with Registrar of Companies (ROC) together with the subsequent attachments in a period of 30 days of availing approval:

Consent of Partners
Notice of change of name

Supplementary LLP Agreement

After filing the notice of change, if found satisfactory, ROC will present a fresh certificate of incorporation in the new name. The new changed name will be effective from the date as indicated in the certificate. Subsequent to availing fresh certificate of incorporation, you are required to draft a supplementary LLP agreement to update the change of LLP name to the original LLP agreement.

Filing Supplementary LLP Agreement

As the final step, file the supplementary LLP agreement as aforementioned with the ROC as an attachment made to e-form LLP-3.

In case you need assistance with LLP registration or LLP name change, get in touch with an IndiaFilings Advisor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Changing LLP Name Process.

According to the article, the process for changing an LLP's name is governed by Section 19 of the LLP Act, 2008, and the LLP agreement filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. You must first verify the availability of the new name and apply for a Reservation of Unique Name (RUN) on the MCA portal. After obtaining approval, you need to file an e-form LLP-5 with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) within 30 days, along with the necessary attachments.

The article mentions that an LLP may need to change its name due to business reasons, personal reasons, or directions from the Central Government. The Central Government can order a name change if the existing name is considered undesirable or too similar to an existing LLP's name.

To change an LLP's name, you will need to provide a certified copy of the partners' consent for the name change, a certified copy of the LLP agreement, and a trademark application or registration certificate photocopy (if applicable). Additionally, you will need to draft a resolution for the name change and file a supplementary LLP agreement after obtaining the new certificate of incorporation.

According to the article, the Reservation of Unique Name (RUN) obtained from the MCA portal is valid for a period of 20 days.

After filing the LLP-5 form for notice of change of name, the Registrar of Companies (ROC) will review the application. If found satisfactory, the ROC will issue a fresh certificate of incorporation with the new name, which will be effective from the date mentioned on the certificate.

Yes, the article states that you need to file the LLP-5 form for notice of change of name within 30 days of obtaining approval for the new name.

A supplementary LLP agreement is required to update the change of LLP name in the original LLP agreement. After obtaining the fresh certificate of incorporation with the new name, you must draft a supplementary LLP agreement and file it with the ROC using the LLP-3 form.

Yes, the article recommends verifying the existing LLP agreement before commencing the process for changing the LLP name. Most standard LLP agreements do not have restrictions on name changes, but it is essential to check for any specific process or requirements mentioned in the agreement.

According to the article, the designated partner is authorized to sign necessary documents, forms, and do necessary filings with the Registrar of LLP. The resolution for the name change also empowers the designated partner to take any necessary actions in this regard.

Yes, the article mentions that if you need assistance with LLP registration or LLP name change, you can get in touch with an IndiaFilings Advisor.