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Official MCA Company Name Search & Check LLP Availability

Check official availability of proposed Private Limited Company, OPC, Section 8, or LLP names on the MCA V3 master registry against existing registered entities and trademarks.

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MCA Company Name Search

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https://www.mca.gov.in/content/mca/global/en/home.html

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Official Host: Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)

Regulating Body

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)

Primary Function

Verification & Statutory Search

Jurisdiction

Pan-India (28 States & 8 UTs)

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Official Walkthrough Guide

How to Verify & Search via Official Portal

4 Quick Steps

Access MCA V3 Portal

Open the official Ministry of Corporate Affairs portal.

Navigate to Company Master Services

Go to MCA Services > Company Services > Check Company Name.

Input Proposed Entity Name

Type the distinctive prefix and activity word to check for identical or phonetic phonetic matches.

Verify Rule 8 & Trademark Clearance

Ensure the name does not infringe registered trademarks under the Trademarks Act, 1999.

Prerequisites Checklist

Required Information & Inputs

Have these records ready before initiating the search.

Proposed company name (prefix + distinctive word + activity word)
Target entity type (Private Limited, Public Limited, OPC, LLP, or Section 8)
Primary business objective / industrial sector (e.g. Technology, Real Estate, Logistics)
Applicant MCA V3 portal login credentials (for official RUN submission)

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Common Scrutiny Mistakes

Avoid portal rejections, tax notices, and filing penalties.

Issue: Submitting a name identical or phonetically similar to an existing registered entity

Fix: Names that sound identical in pronunciation (e.g., 'Kool' vs 'Cool') will be automatically rejected by the Central Registration Centre (CRC).

Issue: Omitting activity word or using misleading industrial terms

Fix: Under Rule 8, the name must indicate the principal object (e.g., 'Infotech', 'Logistics', 'Foods'). Using 'Bank', 'Insurance', or 'National' requires prior regulatory approval.

Issue: Failing to check Class 9/35/42 registered trademarks before filing SPICe+ Part A

Fix: Even if MCA name search shows zero companies, an identical trademark owner can file a Section 16 objection to revoke your company name.

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Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions About MCA Company Name Search

Statutory guidance, portal troubleshooting, and official legal rules compiled by corporate professionals.

Portal Navigation & Filing Rules

What is Rule 8 of Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014?+

Rule 8 sets statutory tests for name reservations. A proposed name must not be identical, closely resembling, or phonetically similar to an existing company, LLP, or registered trademark, and must not contain prohibited emblems or offensive words.

How long is an approved company name reserved on MCA V3?+

An approved name under SPICe+ Part A / RUN is reserved for 20 days from the date of approval for a new company. For change of name of an existing company, reservation lasts 60 days.

What are the components of a valid company name in India?+

A valid corporate name consists of three mandatory parts: (1) Distinctive prefix (unique coin or name), (2) Descriptive activity noun (e.g., Technologies, Healthcare, Logistics), and (3) Legal suffix ('Private Limited' or 'LLP').

Statutory Compliance & Scrutiny Relief

Can two companies have the same name in different Indian states?+

No! Unlike partnership firms, company and LLP names registered with MCA operate under central sovereign protection across all 28 states and 8 union territories of India.

What happens if my proposed name is rejected by the CRC?+

The Central Registration Centre (CRC) provides one resubmission chance (15 days) to propose up to 2 alternative names with justification without paying additional government fee.

Can words like 'Bharat', 'India', or 'Hindustan' be used freely?+

Names containing 'India' or 'Bharat' are permitted only if justified by significant capital investment, joint ventures, or nationwide operations, subject to CRC scrutiny.

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