Consider this if…
- The business is rebranding
- The current company name no longer reflects its role
- A group restructure requires clearer entity names
- The company needs to respond to a name or brand conflict
How it works
Tell us what you need to change
We identify the company, the people involved, the intended result and any deadline or transaction driving the work.
At the first conversation
We check the existing record
We review the available company extract, constitution, registers, resolutions and agreements relevant to the proposed step.
Before documents are prepared
We prepare the legal documents
The required resolutions, notices, consents, agreements and records are prepared as one consistent set.
Timing confirmed with the scope
Signing, records and lodgement
We explain what must be signed, update the company record and deal with the required lodgement within the agreed scope.
After approval and signing
Fee
Quoted in writing before we start
GST inclusive
The scope, fee and expected timing are confirmed in writing before work begins.
Clear the proposed name first
Company-name availability should be checked before approvals and branding work are committed. If the name will be used publicly, trade mark and business-name issues may need separate consideration.
Approve and lodge the legal change
The company must follow the applicable member approval and lodgement process. We prepare the supporting resolution and explain when the new legal name takes effect.
Update the documents people actually use
Contracts, invoices, websites, licences, finance documents and registers may still show the former name. The company remains the same legal entity, but its records and communications should be updated consistently.
Frequently asked questions
Does changing the name create a new company?
No. The registered entity continues under its new name. Its company number and legal history remain relevant.
Does approval mean the brand is protected?
No. Company-name approval and trade mark protection are separate. Brand clearance may require a trade mark search and advice.
Do existing contracts need to be signed again?
A name change does not usually replace the legal entity, but counterparties and records may need formal notice. Specific contracts should be checked where identity or notice provisions matter.
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Tell us the company name, what needs to happen and any deadline you are working to.
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