Check Company or LLP Name Availability in India (2025 Guide):
Planning to register a new company or LLP? One of the first and most important steps is to check if your business name is available for registration with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). Choosing the right name not only gives your brand identity — it also ensures you don’t face legal or approval issues later.
At Legal Darbar, we help you search, validate, and reserve your desired business name so you can move ahead with confidence.
Why is Checking Name Availability Important?
Before you register your Private Limited Company, LLP, OPC, or Section 8 Company, you must ensure the name:
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Is unique and not identical to any existing company or LLP
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Is not trademarked by someone else
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Does not contain restricted or offensive words
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Complies with the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014
A rejected name application may delay your company registration process — so it’s always smart to check availability and get expert help.
How to Check Company/LLP Name Availability?
1. Visit the MCA Name Search Tool
Go to the MCA Name Search page.
2. Enter the Desired Name
Type the name you want and select the type (Company or LLP).
3. Check for Similar Matches
The tool will show names that are already registered or too similar. Avoid names that closely resemble existing entities.
4. Trademark Search (Optional but Recommended)
Go to IP India Trademark Search and check if your name is already trademarked.
Common Reasons for Name Rejection
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Too similar to an existing company or LLP
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Use of prohibited words like “Government,” “Bank,” “Exchange,” etc.
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Trademark conflict
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Use of generic words (e.g., “Best Solutions,” “Good Services”)
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Misleading or offensive terms
Why Choose Legal Darbar for Name Availability & Reservation?
Legal Darbar makes it easy to secure your business name:
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Free name availability check
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Expert review for MCA & trademark compliance
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RUN/LLP name reservation filing
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Trademark registration (optional add-on)
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Personalized consultation
Whether you’re launching a startup, LLP, or NGO, we help you find the perfect name and register it without hassles.
Conclusion:
Your business name is more than just a title — it’s your identity, brand, and first impression. Checking name availability is the first step toward registering a legally valid and trusted company or LLP.
With Legal Darbar, we ensure that your chosen name is unique, legally compliant, and brand-safe. Our experts handle everything from name search to MCA approval.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
20 days for companies, and 3 months for LLPs (post approval).
No. MCA allows only one name per RUN application.
You will have to reapply and pay the fee again. That’s why we recommend a professional name check before filing.
It’s not mandatory but highly recommended to avoid legal disputes after registration.
Yes, you can use your name (e.g., “Rahul Sharma Innovations Pvt Ltd”) as long as it’s not already registered and doesn’t conflict with any existing trademark or company name.
No. The MCA portal only shows similar names. Final approval depends on the Registrar of Companies (RoC), who checks for legal, phonetic, and trademark conflicts before approval.
Yes. Using the RUN service, you can reserve a name without filing for incorporation immediately. The name remains reserved for 20 days (extendable under special conditions).
Yes, but you’ll need to pass a board resolution, file documents with MCA, and obtain RoC approval. It’s a time-consuming and regulated process, so it’s best to get your name right the first time.