Private Limited Company Registration, lesson 5 of 14
Company Name Approval in India: Search, SPICe+ and Naming Rules
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Check Company name availability, trademark conflicts, naming rules, SPICe+ Part A, fees and reservation validity in one practical guide.
Name preferences and draft main object clauses
Prepare the proposed name and the actual business together. Start with your preferred name, a genuinely different backup where the route allows it, and a clear description of what the entity will do.
How many names can you propose?
| Filing route | Name options | Business information |
|---|---|---|
| New Company or OPC: SPICe+ Part A filed separately | Up to two proposed names; one name is reserved if approved. | Describe the actual proposed objects and select the corresponding activity classification. |
| New Company or OPC: SPICe+ Parts A and B filed together | One proposed name. | Describe the actual proposed objects and select the corresponding activity classification. |
| New LLP: RUN-LLP | First proposed name is mandatory; second proposed name is optional. | Explain the proposed LLP business and relevant supporting information. |
| LLP: direct FiLLiP name option | Follow the current FiLLiP fields and instructions; do not assume RUN-LLP's two-name layout applies. | Explain the proposed LLP business and relevant supporting information. |
Put your first choice first where alternatives are permitted. Two alternatives do not mean two approvals. Read the current form instructions and approval communication before filing.
Practical naming tips using our own entity examples
These existing names are already used in this website's examples. Variants below are hypothetical learning examples, not available names, filed applications or reported refusals. We have not reproduced the entities' filed object clauses.
| Existing entity | Hypothetical variant | Practical lesson |
|---|---|---|
| HG ADVISORS PRIVATE LIMITED | H.G. Advisors Private Limited | Adding dots or changing capital letters does not create a distinctive alternative. |
| HG CORPORATE ADVISORS LLP | HG Corporate Advisors Private Limited | Changing the legal ending alone is not a dependable way to distinguish the proposed name. Review cross-entity similarity and any applicable consent route. |
| ZOZO VENTURE LLP | Zozo Ventures LLP | A singular-to-plural change alone is not a strong backup name. |
- Distinctive words + an activity description + the correct legal ending is a useful planning pattern, not a universal statutory formula.
- If using initials such as HG, give their true significance when requested. Do not invent an expansion or claim a connection you cannot support.
- Prepare a genuinely different backup. Check both candidates for exact and resembling Company/LLP names and relevant trademarks; an available domain is not clearance.
- Keep the name, business description and selected activity classification consistent. An activity word should not imply a different or regulated business.
- Government-related expressions, regulated activities and professional designations need their own rule and approval checks. A consent letter is not a blanket cure for every objection.
- Searches and past approvals are useful inputs, not guarantees. Read resubmission remarks and deadlines carefully.
Company main objects and LLP business clauses: how to use the drafts
- For a Company, the main objects belong in the Memorandum of Association. The short name-application description and the final constitutional drafting should describe the same intended business.
- An LLP does not have a Company MOA. Adapt the commercial scope to the business description in the LLP filings and the LLP Agreement; do not merely paste the Company constitutional format.
- Replace every bracketed placeholder. Specify the goods or services, your role (manufacturer, trader, service provider or marketplace), intended channels and realistic related activities.
- Match the relevant activity classification to the actual business. A NIC code is not a licence, and an objects clause does not replace sector approvals.
- These are editable core-clause starting points, not complete MOAs, LLP Agreements or guaranteed filing text. Keep necessary supporting matters separate and obtain a review of the final scope.
Short business descriptions: practical illustrations
IT: The proposed entity will develop and maintain custom software and web applications for business clients.
Infrastructure: The proposed entity will undertake civil construction and maintenance contracts for commercial and industrial buildings.
Trading: The proposed entity will purchase and distribute specified office stationery and business signage products to businesses.
E-commerce: The proposed entity will buy, own and sell specified home furnishing goods through its own website; it will not operate a third-party marketplace.
Browse 90 draft business clauses
Search a business or select a category. The catalogue covers a broad first set of activities and can be extended; it does not claim to cover every possible business or licence.
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IT and software development
Technology
Draft core clause
To design, develop, test, implement, license, maintain and support computer software, websites, mobile applications and information technology systems for businesses and consumers; and to provide related systems integration, technical consultancy and training.
Customise and check
Specify custom development, own products or both; software services do not authorise regulated client activities.
SaaS and cloud software
Technology
Draft core clause
To develop, own, license and operate subscription-based software applications delivered through cloud or hosted infrastructure, including related configuration, integration, maintenance, customer support and implementation services.
Customise and check
State the software function and customer group; identify any regulated functionality separately.
Artificial intelligence and machine learning
Technology
Draft core clause
To research, design, develop, license and implement artificial intelligence and machine learning software, models and analytical applications, and to provide related model evaluation, integration, maintenance and technical consultancy.
Customise and check
Specify the actual AI use case and lawful data sources; avoid claiming authority for medical or investment advice.
Data analytics and business intelligence
Technology
Draft core clause
To provide data processing, analytics, visualisation, reporting and business intelligence services, and to develop and license related software tools for commercial and operational decision support.
Customise and check
Describe the data and service; privacy obligations and regulated advice require separate assessment.
Cybersecurity services
Technology
Draft core clause
To provide authorised cybersecurity assessment, vulnerability testing, information security consultancy, security monitoring, incident response and related software implementation and training services.
Customise and check
Testing requires the system owner's authority; this wording does not permit unauthorised access.
IT hardware and networking
Technology
Draft core clause
To buy, sell, supply, install, configure, maintain and repair computers, peripherals, networking equipment and related hardware, and to provide associated technical support and systems integration.
Customise and check
Separate hardware manufacture from trading; identify wireless or telecom approvals where relevant.
IT-enabled services and BPO
Technology
Draft core clause
To provide business process outsourcing, customer support, back-office processing, document management and other information technology-enabled operational support services to enterprises.
Customise and check
Specify processes actually outsourced; licensed financial or professional functions are separate.
Digital platforms and online directories
Technology
Draft core clause
To develop and operate online directories and digital information platforms connecting users with information, businesses and service providers, and to provide related listing, subscription and advertising services.
Customise and check
Explain whether the platform only lists providers, intermediates transactions or supplies services itself.
Wholesale trading
Commerce
Draft core clause
To Engage in wholesale purchase, sale, distribution and supply of [specified goods], including sourcing, stocking, packaging and delivery of such goods for business customers.
Customise and check
Replace [specified goods] with actual product groups; avoid unrelated unrestricted all-goods wording.
Retail trading
Commerce
Draft core clause
To purchase, stock, display, market and sell [specified goods] through retail outlets and permitted digital channels, and to provide related customer support and after-sales services.
Customise and check
Identify the goods; food, medicines and other controlled products require activity-specific review.
Import and export trading
Commerce
Draft core clause
To import, export, buy, sell and distribute [specified goods], and to undertake related sourcing, packing and commercial distribution activities in accordance with applicable import and export requirements.
Customise and check
Specify goods and whether manufactured or traded; assess IEC, product restrictions and foreign trade rules.
E-commerce: own inventory
Commerce
Draft core clause
To purchase, own, stock, market and sell [specified goods] through websites, mobile applications and other permitted online channels, and to arrange packaging, fulfilment, delivery and customer support for those sales.
Customise and check
The business owns the goods; distinguish this from a marketplace and assess foreign investment conditions where applicable.
E-commerce marketplace
Commerce
Draft core clause
To develop and operate an online marketplace facilitating transactions between independent sellers and buyers of [specified goods or services], and to provide related listing, technology, order coordination and seller support services.
Customise and check
Specify the facilitation model, fees and payment flow; do not imply permission to operate a payment system.
Distribution and dealership
Commerce
Draft core clause
To act as distributors, dealers, stockists and commercial agents for [specified goods], and to undertake related procurement, warehousing, marketing and after-sales coordination.
Customise and check
Identify principal products and territorial rights; separate commission agency from ownership of stock.
Rubber stamps, seals and business signage
Commerce
Draft core clause
To manufacture, assemble, customise, purchase and sell rubber stamps, pre-inked stamps, embossing seals, business signboards, nameplates and related identification and office products, including printing and engraving services.
Customise and check
A common seal or signboard product does not itself establish a customer's statutory compliance; avoid unauthorised use of official emblems.
Engineering products and fabrication
Manufacturing
Draft core clause
To design, manufacture, fabricate, assemble, process and supply [specified engineering products], components and metal structures, and to provide related installation, repair and maintenance services.
Customise and check
Specify the metal, product and process; assess factory, pollution and technical certification requirements.
Machinery and industrial equipment
Manufacturing
Draft core clause
To design, manufacture, assemble, buy, sell, install, commission, service and repair [specified machinery and industrial equipment], together with related parts and accessories.
Customise and check
Define the machinery; pressure, electrical and other safety approvals may apply.
Electrical and electronic products
Manufacturing
Draft core clause
To design, manufacture, assemble, test and supply [specified electrical or electronic products], components and accessories, and to provide related installation, repair and maintenance services.
Customise and check
Assess product certification, electronic waste obligations and any wireless approvals.
Textiles and garments
Manufacturing
Draft core clause
To manufacture, process, stitch, finish, source, buy, sell and distribute fabrics, garments, apparel and textile accessories of [specified types], and to undertake related design and contract production.
Customise and check
Distinguish textile processing, garment manufacture and trading; processing may create additional environmental requirements.
Packaging products
Manufacturing
Draft core clause
To design, manufacture, convert, print and supply [specified paper, board, plastic or other packaging products] for commercial and industrial use.
Customise and check
Specify materials and intended use; assess plastic restrictions, producer obligations and food-contact requirements where relevant.
Furniture and furnishings
Manufacturing
Draft core clause
To design, manufacture, assemble, purchase, sell and install furniture, modular furniture, furnishings and related products for residential, office and commercial premises.
Customise and check
Specify manufacture versus resale; site installation and timber sourcing may need separate checks.
Food processing
Manufacturing
Draft core clause
To process, manufacture, preserve, package, store, market and distribute [specified food products] and related food ingredients for retail and institutional customers.
Customise and check
Identify food categories and processing activities; food licences and labelling requirements must be checked.
Chemicals and industrial materials
Manufacturing
Draft core clause
To manufacture, formulate, blend, process, purchase, sell and distribute [specified non-prohibited chemicals and industrial materials] for [specified industrial uses].
Customise and check
Specify substances and processes; assess hazardous chemicals, pollution, storage and transport permissions before use.
Cosmetics and personal care
Manufacturing
Draft core clause
To formulate, manufacture, package, purchase, market and distribute [specified cosmetics and personal-care products] and related accessories.
Customise and check
Separate cosmetics, medicines and therapeutic claims; manufacturing and product-specific permissions may apply.
Building materials
Manufacturing
Draft core clause
To manufacture, process, buy, sell and supply [specified building materials], including related cutting, finishing, packaging and distribution services.
Customise and check
Specify materials such as tiles, blocks or fittings; mining and quarrying are separate activities.
Civil construction and contracting
Infrastructure
Draft core clause
To undertake civil engineering and construction contracts for [specified residential, commercial, industrial or public works], including site preparation, execution, renovation, repair and maintenance.
Customise and check
Identify actual works and contractor role; professional, labour, tender and local permissions remain separate.
Infrastructure development and EPC
Infrastructure
Draft core clause
To plan, design through qualified professionals, procure, construct, install, commission, operate and maintain [specified infrastructure projects] under engineering, procurement, construction or other permitted project arrangements.
Customise and check
Replace the project placeholder; concessions, public works, utilities and regulated infrastructure need project-specific approvals.
Real estate development
Infrastructure
Draft core clause
To acquire or obtain lawful development rights in land and buildings, and to develop, construct, redevelop, market, sell or lease [specified residential or commercial projects].
Customise and check
Assess title, development permissions, RERA and investment conditions; do not add deposit-taking or financing casually.
Interior design and fit-outs
Infrastructure
Draft core clause
To provide interior planning, space design, decoration, furnishing, renovation and fit-out execution services for residential and commercial premises, and to supply related furniture and materials.
Customise and check
Use appropriately qualified professionals for reserved architectural or engineering work.
MEP and building systems
Infrastructure
Draft core clause
To install, commission, maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, ventilation, air-conditioning and building-services systems for [specified premises or projects].
Customise and check
Electrical contracting, fire systems and other specialised work may need qualified personnel and local authorisations.
Solar and renewable energy installation
Infrastructure
Draft core clause
To design through qualified professionals, supply, install, commission, operate and maintain solar and other specified renewable-energy equipment and related project systems.
Customise and check
Distinguish equipment installation from generation, distribution or sale of electricity and check the applicable energy permissions.
Water and wastewater treatment
Infrastructure
Draft core clause
To design, supply, install, commission, operate and maintain water purification, water-treatment and wastewater-treatment systems, and to provide related technical services.
Customise and check
Assess water abstraction, discharge, pollution and local utility requirements; specify treatment activities.
Waste management and recycling
Infrastructure
Draft core clause
To collect, segregate, process, recycle and recover materials from [specified waste streams], and to supply related recovered products and waste-management services.
Customise and check
Specify waste streams; municipal, hazardous, biomedical, battery and electronic waste follow different authorisation regimes.
Goods transportation
Logistics
Draft core clause
To undertake road transportation and delivery of [specified goods] using owned, hired or contracted vehicles, and to provide related dispatch and logistics coordination services.
Customise and check
Vehicle permits, carriage restrictions and hazardous-goods requirements depend on the goods and route.
Warehousing and fulfilment
Logistics
Draft core clause
To establish, lease, manage and operate warehouses, distribution centres and fulfilment facilities for storage, inventory handling, packing, dispatch and related logistics support for [specified goods].
Customise and check
Distinguish ordinary storage, bonded warehousing, cold storage and negotiable warehouse receipt activity.
Freight forwarding
Logistics
Draft core clause
To coordinate freight forwarding, cargo consolidation, shipment documentation and multimodal logistics services through duly authorised carriers and service providers.
Customise and check
Customs brokerage, bonded operations and regulated transport functions require separate permissions.
Courier and last-mile delivery
Logistics
Draft core clause
To collect, sort, transport and deliver parcels, documents and [specified permitted goods], and to provide related courier, local delivery and tracking services.
Customise and check
Define own fleet versus aggregation; cross-border and restricted goods need additional checks.
Business and management consultancy
Services
Draft core clause
To provide management consultancy, business planning, operational improvement, market-entry support, organisational advisory and project coordination services to enterprises.
Customise and check
Exclude reserved legal, audit, investment and other licensed professional work unless separately permitted.
Corporate administrative support
Services
Draft core clause
To provide corporate administrative assistance, document coordination, record-management, compliance tracking and business support services, excluding statutory certification and other work reserved for qualified professionals.
Customise and check
This is an illustrative support clause, not the filed object clause of HG Advisors or HG Corporate Advisors.
Accounting and bookkeeping support
Services
Draft core clause
To provide bookkeeping, transaction recording, payroll processing, management reporting and related accounting support services to businesses, excluding statutory audit and reserved certification work.
Customise and check
Use separate engagement and eligibility checks for regulated professional services.
Recruitment and staffing
Services
Draft core clause
To provide recruitment, candidate sourcing, personnel placement, temporary staffing and human-resource support services to employers.
Customise and check
Specify staffing versus recruitment; labour registrations and overseas recruitment permissions require separate checks.
Training and skill development
Services
Draft core clause
To develop and provide training, skill-development courses, workshops and learning programmes in [specified subjects] through classroom, online and blended formats.
Customise and check
Do not claim recognised degrees, statutory qualifications or accreditation without the required authority.
Educational content and edtech
Services
Draft core clause
To create, publish, license and distribute educational content and digital learning resources, and to develop and operate technology platforms for [specified learning subjects and audiences].
Customise and check
Distinguish a content platform from a school, university or awarding body; protect learner and child data.
Advertising and digital marketing
Services
Draft core clause
To provide advertising, brand communication, search marketing, social-media management, content production, campaign planning and related creative and marketing services.
Customise and check
Specify agency services; advertising claims, endorsements and regulated-sector campaigns require separate review.
Design and creative services
Services
Draft core clause
To provide graphic design, branding, illustration, animation, digital design and related creative production services for businesses and individuals.
Customise and check
Clarify intellectual property ownership and exclude reserved professional practice where applicable.
Media and content production
Services
Draft core clause
To develop, produce, acquire, license and distribute audio, video, film, digital publications and other media content, and to provide related production and post-production services.
Customise and check
Broadcasting, news publishing, exhibition and foreign investment may need specialised review.
Event management
Services
Draft core clause
To plan, organise, coordinate and manage business events, exhibitions, conferences, celebrations and promotional programmes, and to arrange related production and vendor services.
Customise and check
Venue, music, public performance, food and local permissions depend on the event.
Facility management and cleaning
Services
Draft core clause
To provide facility coordination, housekeeping, cleaning, landscaping, building maintenance and related support services for residential, commercial and industrial premises.
Customise and check
Private security, pest control and hazardous cleaning are distinct activities requiring separate assessment.
Repair and maintenance services
Services
Draft core clause
To inspect, service, maintain and repair [specified appliances, equipment or products], and to supply related replacement parts and technical support.
Customise and check
Define equipment clearly; electrical, vehicle, aviation or medical equipment can have specialised requirements.
Restaurants and catering
Hospitality
Draft core clause
To establish and operate restaurants, cafes, kitchens and food-service facilities, and to prepare, supply and cater [specified food and non-alcoholic beverages] for customers and events.
Customise and check
Assess food, fire, premises and local licences; alcohol is excluded unless separately authorised.
Cloud kitchens and food delivery
Hospitality
Draft core clause
To operate delivery-focused kitchens for preparation and sale of [specified food products], and to arrange online ordering, packaging, distribution and delivery of such products.
Customise and check
Separate own food preparation from marketplace activity; assess premises, food and delivery obligations.
Hotels and accommodation
Hospitality
Draft core clause
To establish, lease, manage and operate hotels, guest houses, serviced accommodation and related hospitality facilities, and to provide associated housekeeping and guest services.
Customise and check
Local accommodation, fire, tourism and foreign guest reporting requirements may apply.
Travel and tour services
Hospitality
Draft core clause
To plan, market, organise and coordinate tours, travel itineraries, accommodation reservations and related travel assistance through authorised service providers.
Customise and check
Separate travel coordination from operating aircraft, transport, foreign exchange or insurance businesses.
Agricultural produce and services
Agriculture
Draft core clause
To cultivate, procure, grade, process, pack, market and distribute [specified agricultural or horticultural produce], and to provide related farm-support services.
Customise and check
Check agricultural land rules and distinguish cultivation, trading, processing, seeds and agricultural inputs.
Dairy and milk products
Agriculture
Draft core clause
To procure, process, preserve, package, market and distribute milk and [specified dairy products], and to operate related chilling, storage and distribution facilities.
Customise and check
Food safety, premises and cold-chain requirements apply according to the activity.
Organic products and farm supply
Agriculture
Draft core clause
To source, process, pack, market and distribute [specified agricultural products or farm supplies], and to provide related commercial distribution services.
Customise and check
Do not describe goods as certified organic without the required certification; pesticides, fertilisers and seeds need separate review.
Healthcare and diagnostic services
Specialist review
Specialist review required
Draft core clause
To establish and operate [specified healthcare or diagnostic facilities] and provide the related services through appropriately qualified and registered professionals, after obtaining the applicable permissions.
Customise and check
Specialist draft: define facility type; professional registration, establishment, diagnostic equipment and biomedical waste requirements must be reviewed.
Pharmaceuticals and medical devices
Specialist review
Specialist review required
Draft core clause
To manufacture, purchase, sell, import, export and distribute [specified pharmaceutical products or medical devices], subject to the applicable product, premises and activity licences.
Customise and check
Specialist draft: select manufacture, wholesale, retail or devices separately; this wording grants no drug or device licence.
Financial technology: software only
Specialist review
Specialist review required
Draft core clause
To develop, license and support software for [specified financial-sector use cases] and provide related technology implementation services, excluding lending, deposit-taking, payment-system operation, investment advice and other regulated financial services.
Customise and check
Technology-only scope: payment aggregation, lending and regulated advice need separate entity, naming and licensing review.
Section 8 educational or charitable objects
Specialist review
Specialist review required
Draft core clause
To promote [specified education, research, social welfare or other eligible charitable objects] through [specified programmes], applying income and profits solely towards those objects and prohibiting distribution of dividends to members.
Customise and check
Separate Section 8 drafting route: final objects and constitutional restrictions must be reviewed; do not reuse an ordinary profit-distribution clause.
Gems and jewellery
Manufacturing
Draft core clause
To Engage in designing, manufacturing, setting, polishing, repairing, purchasing, selling and distributing jewellery and articles made from [specified precious metals, gemstones or other materials], including related customisation services.
Customise and check
Specify materials and whether manufacture, retail or trading; check applicable hallmarking, sourcing and product requirements.
Leather goods and accessories
Manufacturing
Draft core clause
To Engage in designing, manufacturing, finishing, sourcing and selling bags, wallets, belts, travel goods and other accessories made from [specified leather or alternative materials].
Customise and check
Specify materials and processes; tanning, wildlife-origin materials and export activities need separate assessment.
Footwear
Manufacturing
Draft core clause
To Engage in designing, manufacturing, assembling, sourcing, marketing and distributing [specified footwear], components and accessories for retail, institutional and wholesale customers.
Customise and check
Identify footwear categories, materials and manufacture versus resale; assess applicable product standards.
Paper products and stationery
Manufacturing
Draft core clause
To Engage in manufacturing, converting, assembling, purchasing and supplying [specified paper products, notebooks, writing materials and office stationery], including related custom printing and packaging.
Customise and check
Separate paper manufacture, conversion and stationery trading; identify materials and processes.
Printing and commercial packaging graphics
Manufacturing
Draft core clause
To Engage in commercial printing, digital printing, screen printing, typesetting, pre-press preparation, finishing and binding for [specified publications, labels, packaging or promotional materials].
Customise and check
Specify printing methods and substrates; obtain rights for third-party designs and content.
Toys and educational play products
Manufacturing
Draft core clause
To Engage in designing, manufacturing, assembling, sourcing and distributing [specified toys, games and educational play products], together with related parts and accessories.
Customise and check
State intended age group and product types; assess product safety, certification and labelling before supply.
Sports goods and equipment
Manufacturing
Draft core clause
To Engage in designing, manufacturing, purchasing, marketing and distributing [specified sports goods, fitness equipment, protective accessories and recreation products], and to provide related installation and servicing.
Customise and check
Separate goods supply from coaching and facility operation; assess safety and product standards.
Automobile components and accessories
Manufacturing
Draft core clause
To Engage in designing, manufacturing, assembling, purchasing and supplying [specified automobile components, spare parts and accessories], and to provide related component servicing and technical support.
Customise and check
Specify components and vehicles served; assess safety-critical parts and applicable technical requirements.
Industrial automation and robotics
Manufacturing
Draft core clause
To Engage in designing, developing, assembling, integrating, installing and maintaining industrial automation systems, robotic equipment, control panels and related software for [specified industrial applications].
Customise and check
Specify integration versus manufacture; machinery, electrical and workplace safety require separate assessment.
Batteries and energy storage systems
Manufacturing
Draft core clause
To Engage in designing, assembling, manufacturing, supplying, installing and servicing [specified batteries and energy-storage systems], components and associated monitoring equipment.
Customise and check
Separate new products from used-battery collection or recycling; assess product, transport, producer and environmental obligations.
Steel and metal trading
Commerce
Draft core clause
To Engage in purchasing, stocking, processing to customer specifications, selling and distributing [specified steel, non-ferrous metals, sheets, pipes and metal products] for commercial and industrial customers.
Customise and check
Define products and permitted cutting or finishing; smelting and primary manufacture are separate activities.
Scrap and secondary material trading
Commerce
Draft core clause
To Engage in purchasing, sorting, storing, selling and distributing [specified permitted scrap and secondary materials] for supply to authorised commercial and industrial users.
Customise and check
Trading does not automatically cover waste processing, hazardous waste, vehicle scrapping or importing controlled materials.
Home decor and handicrafts
Commerce
Draft core clause
To Engage in designing, sourcing, purchasing, customising and selling handicrafts, decorative articles, home accessories and [specified artisan products] through retail, wholesale and permitted online channels.
Customise and check
Identify materials and sales model; check provenance, protected designs and restricted natural materials.
Vehicle repair and service workshops
Services
Draft core clause
To Engage in inspection, diagnosis, servicing, maintenance and repair of [specified motor vehicles], and in supplying and fitting related spare parts and accessories.
Customise and check
Specify vehicle classes and repair work; assess premises, waste handling and any reserved inspection or testing functions.
Vehicle rental
Services
Draft core clause
To Engage in hiring out and managing [specified vehicles] for [specified commercial, passenger or self-drive uses], with or without operating personnel where permitted, and in providing related fleet support.
Customise and check
Specify self-drive, chauffeur or goods model; assess permits, insurance and operating conditions for each model.
Plant and equipment rental
Services
Draft core clause
To Engage in hiring out, maintaining and servicing [specified construction, industrial, office or event equipment], with or without operating personnel as agreed, and in providing related installation support.
Customise and check
This is an equipment-rental draft; financing, hire-purchase and regulated financial leasing require separate review.
Fitness centres and sports coaching
Services
Draft core clause
To Engage in establishing and operating fitness centres, sports-training facilities and coaching programmes for [specified sports and fitness activities], through appropriately trained personnel.
Customise and check
Specify facilities and coaching services; medical treatment, rehabilitation and therapeutic claims need separate professional review.
Yoga and general wellness programmes
Services
Draft core clause
To Engage in organising and providing yoga instruction, meditation sessions, general wellbeing workshops and non-clinical lifestyle programmes through appropriately trained instructors.
Customise and check
Keep non-clinical wellness distinct from medical diagnosis, treatment, licensed therapies and product health claims.
Beauty salons and personal grooming
Services
Draft core clause
To Engage in establishing and operating beauty salons and providing hair care, grooming, non-medical beauty services and related personal-care product sales.
Customise and check
Define treatments and products; invasive procedures, medical aesthetics and therapeutic services need separate assessment.
Laundry and dry-cleaning
Services
Draft core clause
To Engage in washing, dry-cleaning, ironing, finishing and repairing [specified garments, linen and textiles], including collection, delivery and institutional laundry support.
Customise and check
Specify wet cleaning versus solvent processes; assess premises, chemical handling, effluent and waste arrangements.
Pest-control services
Specialist review
Specialist review required
Draft core clause
To Engage in inspection, prevention and management of pests in [specified residential, commercial or industrial premises], using permitted methods and products through authorised and appropriately trained personnel.
Customise and check
Specialist review: pesticide use, storage, personnel eligibility and service permissions must be checked for the chosen activity.
Private security services
Specialist review
Specialist review required
Draft core clause
To Engage in providing [specified guarding, security supervision and related private security services] through duly trained personnel and after obtaining the applicable permissions.
Customise and check
Specialist review: define geographic operations, licensing and training requirements; exclude policing, armed services and unauthorised investigation.
Pet grooming and boarding
Services
Draft core clause
To Engage in providing grooming, boarding, day-care, training and related non-veterinary care for [specified domestic companion animals], and in selling related permitted pet-care products.
Customise and check
Separate animal care from veterinary practice, breeding, wildlife trade and medicines; assess premises and animal-welfare requirements.
Veterinary clinics and animal diagnostics
Specialist review
Specialist review required
Draft core clause
To Engage in establishing and operating [specified veterinary facilities] and providing animal healthcare and diagnostic services through qualified and registered veterinary professionals, subject to applicable permissions.
Customise and check
Specialist review: assess professional eligibility, medicines, diagnostic equipment, establishment and biomedical-waste requirements.
Animation, visual effects and game development
Technology
Draft core clause
To Engage in designing, developing, producing, licensing and maintaining animation, visual effects, interactive entertainment and computer or mobile games, together with related art, sound and technical production services.
Customise and check
This draft covers content and software; real-money gaming, betting, gambling and regulated payment activity require a separate assessment.
Translation and language localisation
Services
Draft core clause
To Engage in translation, interpretation, subtitling, transcription, language localisation and related editorial services for [specified languages, media and commercial uses].
Customise and check
Specify service scope; certified, court, consular or statutory translations may require additional qualifications or acceptance criteria.
Testing and inspection services
Services
Draft core clause
To Engage in testing, measuring, inspecting and evaluating [specified materials, products or industrial processes], and in providing related technical reports through suitably qualified personnel.
Customise and check
Define test scope and standards; do not claim accredited certification, statutory approval or regulated laboratory status without authority.
Environmental consultancy
Services
Draft core clause
To Engage in environmental studies, sustainability reporting support, resource-efficiency assessment, waste-management planning and related technical consultancy for [specified sectors].
Customise and check
Distinguish consultancy from regulated sampling, accredited analysis, statutory certification, waste handling and official approvals.
Electric vehicle charging facilities
Infrastructure
Draft core clause
To Engage in establishing, installing, operating, maintaining and managing electric-vehicle charging facilities and associated equipment, software and customer-support services at [specified locations].
Customise and check
Specify charger ownership, sites and operating model; assess electricity connection, safety, land-use and applicable technical requirements.
Destination management and tourism experiences
Hospitality
Draft core clause
To Engage in planning, organising and coordinating destination programmes, local sightseeing, cultural experiences and visitor-support services through appropriately authorised transport, accommodation and activity providers.
Customise and check
Distinguish tour coordination from operating adventure facilities, passenger transport, foreign exchange and insurance services.
Official instructions and further reading
For a new Private Limited Company or OPC, apply for the proposed name through SPICe+ Part A. You can submit Part A separately before incorporation or proceed with Part A and Part B together. RUN is used for a change of name of an existing Company. RUN-LLP is the separate LLP service.
Choose a name before committing to a brand
Assess the proposed legal name, trademark conflicts, existing market use, domain and social media availability together. A search is a preliminary check; it does not guarantee the Registrar’s approval or establish a right to use a brand.
A practical name often combines distinctive words, an activity description and the legal ending. For example, HG ADVISORS PRIVATE LIMITED is an existing entity associated with the platform’s founder, used here only to explain the components. This pattern is a planning aid; the applicable naming rules and main objects determine acceptability.
Which service should you use?
| Situation | Application route |
|---|---|
| Proposed new Company or OPC | SPICe+ Part A, separately or with Part B |
| Existing Company proposing a name change | RUN, followed by the applicable approvals and filings |
| Proposed LLP | Assess RUN-LLP or the name option in FiLLiP under the current LLP instructions |
A separately submitted SPICe+ Part A name-reservation application carries a ₹1,000 fee. This is an application fee, not ₹1,000 for each alternative name. Check the current MCA instructions and generated challan for the chosen filing route; state stamp duty, PAN/TAN charges and other applicable costs are separate.
Company registration name search: how do you check availability?
- Existing entities: search the MCA records for matching and resembling Company and LLP names. Consider sound, spelling, word order and legal endings rather than searching only for an exact match.
- Trademarks and existing use: search relevant goods and services on IP India. Similar marks, pending applications and prior commercial use may require professional assessment.
- Business objects: explain what the Company will actually do. A name implying regulated activity needs a separate assessment of the relevant naming and operating requirements.
- Restricted words: examine the current Companies (Incorporation) Rules before using government-related or regulated words.
- Digital availability: check the domain and relevant handles, without treating availability as legal clearance.
What happens after Company Registration name approval?
A name approved for a new Company is ordinarily reserved for 20 days. Read the approval communication and record its expiry date. If more time is needed, check the applicable extension procedure and fee before expiry. Name approval reserves a name; the Company exists only after incorporation is completed.
What if the application is returned?
Read the Registrar’s remarks and the resubmission deadline. Correct the identified issue where resubmission is permitted. A return for correction is different from a final rejection; do not assume that every query requires a fresh application or that every fee guarantees approval.
Does MCA approval protect the brand?
MCA approval does not grant a registered trademark. Trademark registration and rights arising through prior use require a separate assessment. Registration is valuable, but it is incorrect to assume that an unregistered brand can never have protection.
Read Company name versus trademark and when to book the domain and social media handles.
A practical founder example
Two founders find an available domain, but a similar Company name and an earlier brand in their intended market. Buying the domain does not resolve either issue. They should assess alternatives and naming conflicts before paying for packaging, a website or a public launch. This is an illustrative decision scenario, not a reported dispute.
Continue your preparation
Use the Documents Required for Company Registration in India: PVT. LTD. and OPC, then understand annual maintenance and compliance costs. The right name is one part of a suitable business structure.
Official instructions
- Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2020: Rule 9
- MCA FAQs on incorporation and linked filings
- MCA portal for the current form instructions and payment challan
When is a name treated as the same as an existing one?
Under Rule 8, a proposed name is rejected if it is identical to an existing company or LLP name after ignoring small differences. The Registrar disregards, among other things:
- the type of entity, such as Private Limited, Limited, LLP or OPC;
- singular and plural forms, and different tenses of the same word;
- capital letters, spaces, full stops and other punctuation;
- different spellings that sound the same, and a word written in another language that means the same;
- the order of the words, and words such as "the", "and" or "of";
- web endings such as .com, .in or .org;
- adding the name of a place, such as India, Mumbai or Gujarat; and
- adding a number, such as 1 or 24x7.
The references below use existing entities associated with the platform’s founder. The proposed variants are hypothetical illustrations, not recorded applications, refusals or available names.
| Existing registered entity | Hypothetical proposed variant | Point illustrated |
|---|---|---|
| HG ADVISORS PRIVATE LIMITED | H.G. Advisors Private Limited | Punctuation alone does not distinguish a name. |
| ZOZO VENTURE LLP | Zozo Ventures LLP | A plural form alone does not distinguish a name. |
| HG CORPORATE ADVISORS LLP | HG Corporate Advisors Private Limited | Changing only the legal ending does not distinguish a name. |
Other comparison rules cover tense changes and adding place names. Final approval depends on the applicable rules and the Registrar’s examination.
The one exception: an existing company in the same group can allow a similar name by passing a board resolution, which is attached to the application.
Which names are rejected as undesirable?
Rule 8A lists names that the Registrar will not approve even if no identical name exists. In plain terms, a name is likely to be rejected if it:
- uses a name or emblem protected under the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950, such as the name or symbol of the United Nations or a national emblem;
- includes a registered trademark, or a word that is the subject of a trademark application, unless the trademark owner has given written consent;
- is offensive to any section of people;
- suggests a link with the Government, a foreign government, an embassy or a national leader when there is none;
- is the name of a company dissolved in the last two years, or a name another company gave up through a name change in the last three years;
- uses financial words such as Finance, Capital, Investments or Credit when the business does not carry on those activities;
- is only a place name, or only common descriptive words such as "Software Solutions" with no distinctive word; or
- uses words such as Co-operative, Trust, Society or Partnership, which describe a different legal form.
Which words need special approval?
Some words can be used only with prior approval, or with a declaration that the relevant regulator's requirements are met. Avoid them unless your business genuinely needs them.
| Words | What is needed |
|---|---|
| Board, Commission, Authority, Undertaking, National, Union, Central, Federal, Republic, President, Rashtrapati, Municipal, Panchayat, Court, Statutory, Bureau, Development Authority and similar | Prior approval of the Central Government (Rule 8B) |
| Bank, Banking | Declaration that Reserve Bank of India requirements are met |
| Insurance | Declaration that Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) requirements are met |
| Stock Exchange, Mutual Fund, Venture Capital, Asset Management | Declaration that Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) requirements are met |
| A person's name, if that person is not a director or shareholder | Written consent of that person |
What makes a name strong as well as approvable?
- Distinctive: a coined or unusual word (like "Zentrova") is far more likely to be approved than common words like "Global", "Smart" or "Solutions".
- Easy to spell and say: customers will type it, say it on the phone and search for it.
- Not too narrow: "Mumbai Bakery" is hard to keep if you expand to Pune or start selling online nationally.
- Brand-ready: a name you can also protect as a trademark and use as a domain.
Company name registration online: search, reservation and incorporation
MCA name availability is a starting check, not an assurance that a name will be approved. Company name registration and trademark protection are separate issues. To register company name details for a new company, use the current SPICe+ name application route; company name registration fee payments do not themselves incorporate the company.
A business name registrar is not one universal office for every structure. Companies, LLPs and traditional partnership firms have different registration routes, while a proprietorship's trade name does not create a separate company. For company name registration in Mumbai or any other city, check the name centrally and then follow the rules for the chosen entity.
Registration Context
New registrations in the available MCA data from 1 April 2016 to 31 October 2026. These counts describe registration choices, not active entities or business success.
Includes FY 2026–27 through October only. November 2021, January 2022 and March 2022 source months are unavailable and are not estimated. January–March 2016 is excluded.
View the financial-year table and Registration Trend. Compare Private Limited vs LLP. Compare PVT. LTD., LLP and OPC with registration data.
Sources
- Companies Act, 2013: Section 4 (name of a company)
- Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014: Rules 8, 8A, 8B and 9 (names and name reservation)
- Companies Act, 2013 (India Code)
- Ministry of Corporate Affairs: Acts and Rules
- Ministry of Corporate Affairs: e-forms, fees and due dates
- Companies Act, 2013: Section 4 (name of a company) and Section 16 (rectification of name)
- Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008: Sections 15 to 17 (name of an LLP), and LLP Rules, 2009: Rule 18 (RUN-LLP)
- Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 (India Code)
- Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008: Sections 15 to 17 (name of an LLP)
This page explains the law in simple words, for learning. It is not legal advice. Rules, fees and due dates change, so check the official source before you file. Spotted an error? Tell us on WhatsApp, and the page will be corrected.
Frequently asked questions
What fee should I check for a new Company name application?
A separately submitted SPICe+ Part A name-reservation application carries a ₹1,000 fee. This is an application fee, not ₹1,000 for each alternative name. Check the current MCA instructions and generated challan for the chosen filing route; state stamp duty, PAN/TAN charges and other applicable costs are separate.
How many name options can I propose for a new Company?
A separately submitted SPICe+ Part A application permits up to two proposed names. Follow the current instructions when filing Part A with Part B, and follow any resubmission remarks and deadline. RUN is for a proposed name change of an existing Company.
What is the difference between RUN and SPICe+ Part A?
SPICe+ Part A is for a new Company name, and can be submitted separately or with Part B. RUN is for a proposed name change of an existing Company. They are not interchangeable incorporation routes. RUN-LLP is a separate LLP service.
Can a company change its name after incorporation?
Yes. A company can change its name by passing a special resolution of shareholders, first checking the new name through RUN, and then filing the prescribed forms with the Registrar. Once approved, the Registrar issues a fresh certificate of incorporation with the new name. Bank accounts, GST Registration, licences and stationery must then be updated.
What happens if my company name is rejected?
The Registrar gives the reason for rejection, such as similarity with an existing company or trademark, or use of a restricted word. You can resubmit with changes if a resubmission is still allowed, or file a new name application. Checking the MCA company and LLP names and the trademark registry before applying avoids most rejections.
How do I do a company name search in India?
Search the proposed name in the MCA's company and LLP name search and in the trademark public search before applying. The MCA checks names for similarity with existing companies, LLPs and registered trademarks when it processes the name application.
