What Is It?
A company name change is a formal application to SSM to replace your company's registered name. It involves two steps: first, searching and reserving the new name with SSM, then lodging the change within the 30-day reservation window under Section 28(1) of the Companies Act 2016.
Make your new name official
Why You Need It
- A rebranding or restructuring often requires the company's legal name to match its new identity.
- The name change must be formally lodged with SSM to take legal effect. Using a new name without updating SSM records is not permitted.
- Once approved, all company documents, contracts, and correspondence must reflect the new name.
What You'll Need
- Application and reservation for availability of the proposed name
- Email confirmation of the name reservation approval
- Application for change of name under Section 28(1) of the Companies Act 2016
- Board resolution approving the name change
Pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
The name search and reservation typically takes 1 to 3 working days. Once approved, we have 30 days to lodge the change with SSM. The full process usually completes within 2 weeks.
Only the company's existing company secretary can lodge this application with SSM. Corplify handles it directly if we are your appointed secretary.
We run a name availability search before reserving. If the name is unavailable, we will let you know so you can choose an alternative before any fees are incurred.
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