Company Name Change Software for Company Secretaries: Section 13(2) Compliance

Section 13(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 requires a special resolution to change the name of a company. EGM, explanatory statement, and Form INC-28 are mandatory. Company name change software helps Company Secretaries draft compliant resolutions and notices, with company profile–aware wording for OPC, private, and public companies.

Companies Act 2013 Provisions – Section 13(2)

Section 13(2) mandates special resolution for alteration of the name clause in the memorandum. The resolution must be passed at an EGM. Explanatory statement (Section 102) is required. Form INC-28 and MGT-14 are mandatory filings. Central Government approval may be required in certain cases (e.g., name similar to existing company). The new name must comply with the Companies (Incorporation) Rules.

• Board notice to approve proposal and convene EGM
• EGM notice and special resolution
• Explanatory statement
• Form INC-28, MGT-14

Documents Required for Company Name Change

• Board meeting notice and resolution
• EGM notice and special resolution
• Explanatory statement
• Form INC-28 (alteration of MOA)

Manual vs Automated Name Change Document Drafting

Company name change documents must reflect the company profile (OPC, private, public). Manual drafting often uses generic wording that does not suit the company type.

• Manual: 2–3 hours; generic resolution wording
• Automated: 20–40 minutes; company profile–aware wording
• Manual: Existing name and new name repeated across documents
• Automated: Single entry, auto-filled

Software Automation Process for Company Name Change

1. Select company – Company details and existing name load from database.
2. Enter new name and reason – New proposed name, reason for change.
3. Enter meeting details – Board meeting date/time/venue, EGM date/time/venue.
4. Generate documents – Board notice, board resolution, EGM notice, special resolution, explanatory statement.
5. Review for company profile – Software tailors wording for OPC, private, or public.

How Company Name Change Software Automates Drafting

Company name change modules generate board notices, EGM notices, special resolutions, and explanatory statements. Wording is tailored to company profile (OPC, private, public). Use with object clause change software for MOA alterations and AGM/EGM software. See the full event-based compliance guide.