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Company Changes

Change of Company Name in Pakistan, rebranded without losing your history

Rebranding, merging or simply outgrowing your company's name? We check the new name against SECP's rules, pass the special resolution, obtain SECP's approval and new certificate, and update FBR, your bank, PSEB, contracts and licences.

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Renaming a company

A new name, the same company

Changing a company's name is a rebrand, not a restart. The company keeps its incorporation number, NTN, contracts, assets, liabilities and history. What changes is how it is recorded everywhere, and that is where things are often missed.

A company changes its name by special resolution of its members, subject to SECP approving the new name. The new name is checked against the same rules as a new company: it must not be identical to or resemble an existing name, and restricted words such as Group, National, Finance or Investment are allowed only where the conditions are met. Once SECP approves, it issues a certificate of incorporation in the new name, and the company must use the new name on its documents.

The change then needs to flow through to FBR, your bank, PSEB, chambers, licences, insurers, landlords, clients and suppliers. Invoices, letterheads and your website should show the new name, and for a period it helps to show the former name too. We handle the corporate filings with the same naming checks as our company name reservation service, and coordinate the updates.

A name change is the cheapest point to also tidy up your objects, articles and records. We suggest it to every client.
What's included

Everything involved in renaming your company

A fixed fee for the full change, from name check to updated records.

New name screening

Proposed names checked against SECP's restricted and resembling name rules.

Name availability

The new name applied for and approved on eZfile.

Special resolution

Notice, meeting and special resolution of the members prepared.

SECP approval and certificate

Filing for approval and the new certificate of incorporation obtained.

FBR update

The company's name updated on IRIS and any sales tax registration.

Bank and PSEB

Documents prepared for your bank, PSEB and other bodies.

Update checklist

Licences, contracts, insurers, chambers and suppliers listed for update.

Brand and trademark note

A reminder to protect the new name as a trademark separately.

Risks we prevent

Where name changes usually go wrong

These are the issues we see most often after a company renames itself informally.

01

Trading under a new name too early

Using a new name on invoices before SECP approves it creates a mismatch with your legal identity.

We time the switch correctly.
02

A name that resembles another

Small changes in spelling or spacing do not make a name distinct under SECP's rules.

We screen names first.
03

Restricted words

Words like Group or Finance need conditions or approval, even on a name change.

We flag them upfront.
04

FBR still shows the old name

Invoices in a new name against an old FBR record cause input tax and withholding problems.

We update FBR straight away.
05

Bank payments rejected

Clients paying the new name into an account in the old name can face rejections.

We prepare the bank update.
06

Contracts and licences forgotten

Licences and key contracts left in the old name cause confusion later.

We give you a full checklist.
How we work

How we handle a change of name

Members can approve the special resolution and sign documents remotely.

Free

Consultation

We discuss the reason for the change and your shortlist of names.

Same day

Name screening

We tell you which names are likely to be approved.

Before work starts

Fixed fee

Our fee and SECP's fees listed upfront.

Approval

Resolution and SECP

Special resolution passed and the change approved by SECP.

After

Update everywhere

FBR, bank, PSEB and other records updated to the new name.

Who we work with

Name changes for every reason

Rebranding companies

Businesses refreshing their identity as they grow.

Groups aligning names

Subsidiaries renamed to match a group brand.

After an acquisition

New owners renaming a company they have bought.

Changing direction

Companies whose name no longer reflects what they do.

Foreign parents

Pakistani subsidiaries adopting an international brand.

Name disputes

Companies changing name after a conflict with another business.

Why Finvocates

A name change handled from SECP to your invoices

We manage the legal change and the practical updates, so your new name works everywhere from day one.

Names screened properly

We apply SECP's naming rules before you commit to a brand.

Qualified professionals

ACCA and ICAP Chartered Accountant qualifications, plus an LLB-qualified advocate.

Tax records updated

FBR and sales tax records changed alongside SECP.

Nothing forgotten

A checklist of every place your name needs updating.

Remote-friendly

Members approve and sign online.

Clear fixed fees

A single fee for the whole change, agreed upfront.

FAQs

Change of name questions we hear most

Have a question that is not here? Send it to us on WhatsApp and we will reply the same day.

How do I change my company's name in Pakistan?
The members pass a special resolution approving the new name, the name is checked and approved by SECP, and SECP issues a certificate of incorporation in the new name. The company then updates its documents and registrations.
Does changing the name create a new company?
No. The company keeps its incorporation number, NTN, contracts, assets, liabilities and legal history. Only its name changes.
What rules apply to the new name?
The same rules as for a new company. The name must not be identical to or resemble an existing name, and restricted words such as Group, National, Finance or Investment are allowed only where the conditions are met. We screen your shortlist before applying.
Do I need to update FBR after a name change?
Yes. The company's IRIS profile and any sales tax registration should be updated to the new name, so invoices, withholding and input tax all match your legal name.
When can we start using the new name?
Once SECP has approved the change and issued the new certificate. Using the new name before then creates a mismatch between your documents and your legal identity.
Should we show the old name for a while?
It is good practice to show "formerly known as" alongside the new name on key documents for a period, so clients, suppliers and banks can connect the two.
Does a name change protect our new brand?
No. SECP approval protects the company name on the register. To protect the brand, register it as a trademark with the Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan.
How much does a change of company name cost?
Our fee is fixed and SECP's fees are listed separately in the quote. Your first consultation is free.
Related services

More company change services

Company Name Reservation Change of Registered Office Change of Company Directors SECP Filings Corporate Secretarial Services PSEB Compliance Income Tax Registration Sales Tax Registration

Planning a new name?

Send us your shortlist. We will screen the names the same day and confirm every step and fee before any work begins.

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