How to Check Company Name Availability and Search in India
To check the availability and search for a company name in India, you can follow these steps:
- Visit the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) Website:
- Go to the MCA website at https://www.mca.gov.in/
- Access the MCA Services Portal:
- Click on the "MCA Services" tab on the top menu bar.
- From the drop-down menu, select "Check Company Name."
- Enter the Desired Company Name:
- In the search field, enter the desired name for your company.
- Choose an appropriate name that follows the naming guidelines specified by the MCA. Avoid names that are identical or similar to existing companies or trademarks.
- Search and Check Availability:
- Click on the "Search" button to initiate the search process.
- The portal will display the search results, indicating whether the name is available or already taken.
- Review the Search Results:
- Check the search results to see if there are any companies with a similar or identical name to the one you entered.
- The search results will provide information such as the name of the company, CIN (Corporate Identification Number), and date of incorporation.
- Refine Your Search:
- If the desired name is not available or if you want to explore more options, try different variations or alternative names until you find an available name.
- Make Note of the Available Name:
- Once you find an available name that meets your requirements, make a note of it for future use during the company registration process.
