I have a Business name what do I do in this case?
For a business name, an applicant will be required to fill in form 3 and have it duly signed by the owner(s) of the business. Applicants must take into account that
- In all cases, the name of the business must be stated.
- The fee for the registration of a Notice of Change in Particulars must accompany the application.
- Where the original Certificate of Registration has been mislaid, a copy may be obtained on payment of an additional fee as prescribed.
- Fees should be paid in cash or by bank-certified cheque.
Before applying for this service a business must ensure
- Applicant must have a duly registered Business Name
- The Business Name must be compliant with annual returns
What else should I take into account
- The registered name of the business.
- The new name which is to be used (in capital letters) and the date on which the name was changed.
- Certificate of Registration must be returned for amendment.
How much will this cost me?
Registration Fee – K166
Where do I get Forms from?
BN Form XI – Notification Of Change In Particulars
Change of company name for a local company?
When a company resolves to change its name, it should inform the Registrar within 21 days of the resolution on Companies Form 4
An Application for a change of company name is made on Companies Form 4. The Form must be typewritten, and a special resolution and Certificates of Incorporation and Share Capital must be attached. In order to change a local company, you will need
- Valid Name Clearance
- Special Resolution for change of company name
- Companies Form 4
How much will it cost me?
- Change of Company Name – K500
- Resolution– K200
- Certificate of share Capital – K175
What forms will I need?
Companies Form 4 – Application For Change Of Name
Change of company name for foreign Company
A Foreign company may pass a special resolution to change its name. A Notice of Alteration of the Registered Particulars of a Foreign Company (Form 39) must be submitted within twenty-one (21) days after the date of the resolution. The company must indicate in the prescribed form that it intends to change its name to the name specified in the resolution as a “new name”. The fee for a change of foreign company names is K900.
After considering the new name, the Registrar shall notify the company whether the new name is acceptable or in the opinion of the Registrar, the new name of a company would be likely to cause confusion with the name of another company or is otherwise undesirable. If the company name is accepted, a new Certificate of Registration will be issued. However, if the name of the company is rejected, the applicant will be required to fill in a name clearance form and pay a search fee of K200.
Directors who intend to change their company name should be mindful of the fact that a change of name by a company shall not affect any rights or obligations of the company nor render defective any legal proceedings that could have been continued or commenced against it by its former name, and any such legal proceedings may be continued or commenced against it by its new name.
What do I need to do?
An Application for a change of foreign company name is done on Companies Form 39. The Form must be typewritten, a special resolution and Certificate of Incorporation must be accompanied. An applicant must ensure that
- Valid Name Clearance
- Special Resolution for change of company name
How much will this cost me?
- Change of Company Name – K900
- Resolution– K500
Where do I get Forms from?
Foreign Companies Form 39 – Notice Of Alteration Of Registered Particulars Of Foreign Company