I. Procedures for changing the company name
1. Internal decision-making: First, the enterprise needs to make a resolution to change the company name through an internal decision-making body (such as the shareholders' meeting or the board of directors) to clarify the new company name and the reasons and purposes of the change.
2. Submission of application: An enterprise shall submit an application for change of company name to the administrative department for industry and commerce, and provide relevant supporting documents and materials, such as articles of association, resolutions of shareholders' meeting or board of directors, business license, etc.
3. Examination and approval: The administrative department for industry and commerce examines the submitted application and verifies whether the information provided by the enterprise is complete, true and legal. After approval, issue the Notice of Approval for Change of Enterprise Name.
4. Registration of change: After receiving the Notice of Approval for Change of Enterprise Name, the enterprise shall go through the formalities of registration of change according to regulations, including renewal of business license, tax registration certificate and bank account.
Two. Matters needing attention in changing company name
1. Legality and compliance: When an enterprise changes its company name, it shall ensure that the new name complies with the provisions of laws and regulations, and shall not use prohibited words or conflict with other people's registered trademarks or enterprise names.
2. Notice announcement: After the company changes its name, it should inform relevant partners, customers and the public in time to ensure the smooth development of business and avoid unnecessary misunderstanding.
3. Intellectual property rights: If an enterprise uses a specific logo or pattern in its new name, it also needs to consider applying for the protection of intellectual property rights such as trademarks and copyrights.
To sum up:
Changing the company name is an important activity involving legal procedures and regulations. Enterprises need to follow internal decision-making, application submission, examination and approval, change registration and other steps, while paying attention to legal compliance, notice and announcement, and intellectual property protection. Enterprises can successfully complete the change of company name by following relevant regulations and procedures, laying a good foundation for enterprise development.
Legal basis:
Company Law of the People's Republic of China
Article 7 provides that:
A company established according to law shall be issued a business license by the company registration authority. The date of issuance of the business license of the company is the date of establishment of the company.
The company's business license shall specify the company's name, domicile, registered capital, business scope, name of legal representative and other matters.
Where the matters recorded in the company's business license change, the company shall register the change according to law, and the company registration authority shall issue a new business license.
Regulations of People's Republic of China (PRC) Municipality on the Administration of Enterprise Legal Person Registration
Article 17 stipulates:
If an enterprise as a legal person changes its name, domicile, business place, legal representative, economic nature, business scope, mode of operation, registered capital and business term, or adds or cancels branches, it shall apply for registration of change.