// MCA naming rules

Company Name Checker

Check your company name against the naming rules before you apply.

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Type a proposed name to check it against the main naming rules, see how it will appear as a private limited company, OPC or LLP, and get ideas if it needs work.

6/6 rules
  • At least 3 characters
  • Only letters, numbers, spaces and & . ' -
  • No Pvt Ltd / LLP / OPC typed in (added for you)
  • No restricted words
  • A distinct word plus what you do
  • Not only numbers

Ideas to try

How it will look

Private limited company

Sarthi Foods Private Limited

One person company

Sarthi Foods (OPC) Private Limited

LLP

Sarthi Foods LLP

This checks the naming rules only. We confirm availability on the MCA portal and against trademarks before filing.

Register this name

How it works

  1. 1Type a nameUse a distinct word plus what your business does, for example "Sarthi Foods".
  2. 2See the checksLength, characters, restricted words and the parts the registrar adds for you.
  3. 3Pick and reserveChoose your best option; we check availability on the MCA portal and reserve it.

Good to know

Good structure
Distinct word + business activity + entity type
Added for you
Private Limited, OPC Private Limited or LLP
Needs approval
Words like Bank, Insurance, Board, National, Government
Not allowed
Names identical or too similar to an existing company or trademark
Reservation
Through SPICe+ Part A (companies) or RUN-LLP

Rules as of October 2026. Government rules change; an expert confirms before you file or pay.

Want an expert to handle it?

The calculator gives you the numbers. Our CA/CS team does the filing, end to end.

Questions people ask

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How do I check if a company name is available?

Availability is checked on the MCA portal and against registered trademarks. This tool checks the naming rules; before filing, our team also checks availability and similar names.

Which words need special approval?

Words that suggest a link with the government or regulated activities, such as Bank, Insurance, Stock Exchange, Board, Commission, National or Government, need approval or are restricted under the Companies (Incorporation) Rules.

Should my name include what my business does?

Yes. A name usually has a distinct word plus an activity word (for example "Sarthi Foods"), so the registrar can see what the company does.

Can I trademark my company name too?

Yes, and it is a good idea. A company name stops another company using the same name; a trademark protects your brand across the market.

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