An LLP can change its name to rebrand or reflect a new direction. The process runs through name reservation, the partners’ consent, a supplementary agreement, and the filing of Form 5 with the Registrar. Samkhya handles your LLP name change from start to finish.
An LLP can change its name under the LLP Act, 2008. It first reserves the new name through the RUN-LLP service on the MCA portal, ensuring it is available and meets the naming rules. The partners agree to the change, and a supplementary LLP agreement records the new name. The LLP then files Form 5, the notice of change of name, with the Registrar, along with Form 3 for the change in the LLP agreement. On approval, the Registrar issues a fresh Certificate of Incorporation with the new name, while the LLPIN remains the same. An LLP may also be directed to change its name if it is identical or too similar to another name or a registered trademark.
An LLP may change its name for several reasons:
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An LLP name change begins with reserving the new name through the RUN-LLP service, ensuring it is available and compliant. The partners agree to the change, and a supplementary LLP agreement is executed to record the new name. The LLP then files Form 5, the notice of change of name, with the Registrar, together with Form 3 for the change in the LLP agreement, on the MCA V3 portal. The forms are digitally signed by a designated partner and certified. On approval, the Registrar issues a fresh Certificate of Incorporation with the new name; the LLPIN stays the same, and the LLP then updates its PAN, GST, bank, and other records.
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An LLP name change follows a clear sequence:
Changing your LLP name with Samkhya Corporate Services is simple. Just follow these easy steps:
From there, our team handles the reservation, supplementary agreement, and Form 5.
Once the LLP name is changed:
An LLP name change carries the fees for name reservation (RUN-LLP) and the Form 5 and Form 3 filings, which are modest and based on the LLP’s contribution, with the cost of the supplementary agreement and professional charges separate. There is no Central Government approval stage of the kind a company name change involves, so the process is comparatively simpler. The new name takes effect from the fresh Certificate of Incorporation, and the LLPIN remains the same throughout. As with a company, rebranding, stationery, signage, and digital assets, is best done once the fresh certificate is in hand, and the LLP’s PAN, GST, and other records are then updated to the new name.
| Feature | Detail |
| Governing Law | LLP Act, 2008. |
| Reservation | RUN-LLP service. |
| Key Forms | Form 5 and Form 3. |
| Deed | Supplementary LLP agreement. |
| Effective | From the fresh certificate. |
| LLPIN | Stays the same. |
How does an LLP change its name?
It reserves the new name through RUN-LLP, the partners agree, a supplementary agreement is executed, and the LLP files Form 5 and Form 3 with the Registrar.
What is Form 5 for an LLP?
Form 5 is the notice of change of name of an LLP, filed with the Registrar along with Form 3 for the change in the LLP agreement.
Does the LLPIN change with the name?
No. The LLP’s LLPIN stays the same; only the name changes, effective from the fresh certificate of incorporation.
Can an LLP be made to change its name?
Yes. An LLP can be directed to change its name if it is identical or too similar to another name or a registered trademark.
Is a supplementary agreement needed?
Yes. A supplementary LLP agreement records the new name, and is filed with Form 3 alongside the Form 5 notice.
How does it differ from a company name change?
An LLP name change is comparatively simpler, with no Central Government approval stage of the kind a company name change involves.
