Plan the legal filing and the public rebrand together so customers, banks, tax records and the company’s contracts move to the new identity in a controlled sequence.
Reserve the proposed company name
Run the preliminary search and obtain the approved company name reservation before filing the amendment.
Do not launch the replacement brand before the legal name is approved.
Approve the amendment internally
The Registry states that shareholders must approve proposed amendments by special resolution.
Keep the resolution with the company’s governance records.
File Articles of Amendment
The Registry lists Form 5 in duplicate, the special resolution and the prescribed fees for the amendment process.
Follow the current instructions for the certificate and supporting documents.
Update post-incorporation records
After the name change, review banking, BIR, NIBTT, contracts, licences, insurance, invoices and payment providers.
Update the company’s website and email identity without losing control of the old domain or search visibility.
Handle the website rebrand carefully
Redirect old branded URLs where necessary, keep the previous name visible during the transition when useful, and update the Google Business Profile and major legitimate listings.
Customers should be able to tell that the renamed company is the same legal business.
Questions people ask
Is a company-name change a Statement of Change?
No. The Registry treats company-name changes as an amendment to the company’s articles.
Does the new name need approval first?
Yes. The Registry lists an approved name reservation as part of the company-name amendment process.
Do shareholders have to approve the change?
The Registry states that amendments must be approved by special resolution.
References
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