MCA · Name availability

Company name search and reservation

Before you register a company — or rename one — the name has to be available and approved by MCA’s Central Registration Centre. Here’s how to check a name for free, the rules it must pass, and what reservation costs.

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Check a name for free

MCA’s Check Company/LLP Name service (MCA Services → FO Services) shows existing companies and LLPs with similar names. It needs no login. It’s only a first check — the Central Registration Centre (CRC) decides availability when you apply.

Also search the IP India trademark register: CRC sends names back if they clash with a registered trademark.

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Reservation routes, fees and validity

MCA name reservation routes
RouteUsed forNamesFeeValid for
SPICe+ Part AA new company2 (1 if filed with Part B)₹1,000 (if filed on its own)20 days
RUNChanging an existing company’s name2₹1,00060 days
RUN-LLPA new LLP or an LLP’s new name—₹200 (per MCA’s instruction kit)—

MCA SPICe+ FAQs and instruction kits · Last reviewed 2026-10-12

Extending a reserved name (new companies)

A name reserved through SPICe+ Part A can be extended before it lapses:

SPICe+ name reservation extensions
ExtensionFeeApply before
20 → 40 days₹1,000Day 20
40 → 60 days₹2,000Day 40
20 → 60 days directly₹3,000Day 20

MCA SPICe+ FAQs

Rules a company name must pass

Under Section 4 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules 8, 8A and 8B of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014:

  • It must end with “Private Limited” or “Limited” (Section 8 companies are exempt); One Person Companies add “(OPC)”.
  • It must not be identical to, or too closely resemble, an existing company’s name.
  • It must not be undesirable or an offence under any law.
  • Words suggesting a link with the Central or State Government, or certain prescribed words, need prior approval.
  • If it includes a trademark, attach the owner’s consent; if it matches an existing company’s prefix without a distinguishing activity word, attach that company’s no-objection.
  • For RUN: 75 characters at most, and abbreviations like PVT or LTD aren’t accepted.

New companies keep coming

In September 2026 alone, MCA recorded 24,325 company incorporations and 10,877 new LLPs. The number of registered companies grew by about 2.5 lakh in the year to March 2026:

Increase in registered companies, year to 31 March
  • FY211,55,396
  • FY221,66,714
  • FY231,59,542
  • FY241,85,411
  • FY251,89,433
  • FY262,47,755

Change in the total number of registered companies between consecutive 31 March figures. Source: MCA Monthly Information Bulletins.

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  1. 01

    Check availability

    Search MCA’s free Check Company/LLP Name service and the IP India trademark register.

  2. 02

    Apply

    File SPICe+ Part A for a new company or RUN for a name change, with up to two names and the ₹1,000 fee.

  3. 03

    Use it in time

    Incorporate within 20 days (extendable) or file the name change within 60 days.

Pricing, in numbers

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Registry search vs finding the people

Name search tells you which companies exist. EazyReach gets you to the people who run them.

Capability EazyReachMCA name search
Similar existing company names Use MCA Yes
Who runs a company Yes Names only
Directors’ verified mobiles Yes Not offered
Work emails Yes Not offered
Free Free trial credits Yes

MCA name search is free and needs no login (checked 12 October 2026).

Who it’s for

Questions

  • How do I check if a company name is available in India?

    Use MCA’s free Check Company/LLP Name service and the IP India trademark search. Final approval comes from the Central Registration Centre when you file SPICe+ Part A or RUN.

  • How much does company name reservation cost?

    ₹1,000 through SPICe+ Part A (filed on its own) or RUN. RUN-LLP is ₹200 according to MCA’s instruction kit.

  • How long is a reserved company name valid?

    20 days for a new company (extendable to 40 or 60 days for a fee) and 60 days for a change of name.

  • Why was my company name rejected?

    Common reasons are resemblance to an existing company or registered trademark, words needing government approval, or an undesirable name under Rules 8, 8A and 8B.

  • Is it free to try?

    Yes. The free trial includes starter credits and needs no credit card. After that, pricing is credit-based with one pool shared by the whole team.

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