1. Process to Apply for the Name of
a Private Limited Company
Shantanu
4th Yr.
NLU, Odisha

2. Process
• File Form e-1A of General Rules and Forms.
• Fee – Rs. 500.
• Suggest at least 4 names.
• Name of a private company must end with
‘Private Limited’ or ‘Pvt. Ltd.’

3. Important Points (contd…)
• The name must be in consonance with the
principal objects of the company.
• No mention of the name of a registered
trademark, unless authorized.
• Should not be offensive to anyone.
• Should be distinct.
• Should not sound similar to the name of any
existing company.

4. Important Points (contd…)
• No mention of the word “co-operative”.
• Should not begin with “National”, “British
India” or the name of any State.
• Should not indicate association with any well-
known person.

5. Important Points
• Abbreviations can be used in case of change of
name of existing companies but not in new
companies.
• In cases of a banking company, the advice of
RBI should be taken.

6. Using of Keywords
# Key Words Required Authorized
Capital
1. Corporation Rs. 5 Crore
2. International, Globe, Universal, Continental, Inter Rs. 1 Crore
Continental, Asiatic, Asia being the first word of the
Name
3. If any of the words at (2) above is used within the name Rs. 50 lakhs
(with or without brackets)
4. Hindustan, India, Bharat being first word of the name Rs. 50 lakhs
5. If any of the words at (4) above is used within the name Rs. 5 lakhs
(with or without brackets)
6. Industries / Udyog Rs. 1 Crore
7. Enterprises, Products, Business, Manufacturing Rs. 10 lakhs

7. Other Requirements
• File a “No Objection Letter”.
• It is to be filed on behalf of all promoters.
• It will declare that the promoters have no
issues with the names suggested.
• The Registrar is expected to dispose of the
application in 14 days.

8. Thank You