Chartered Accountant · ICAI M.No. 153926 · FRN 136869W
Where to reserve it
You reserve a name through SPICe+ Part A (the integrated route, recommended as it flows straight into incorporation) or the standalone RUN service. You check availability first, then propose up to two names in order of preference, with the proposed business activity.
The 20-day window
Once approved, the name is reserved for 20 days for a new company (longer in some cases), during which you must file the incorporation (Part B). If you don’t incorporate in time, the reservation lapses and you must apply — and pay — again. The registrar can reject names that are too similar or undesirable, so a distinctive name is safer. Confirm the current reservation period.
A worked example
Example: you reserve ‘Zentryo Technologies Private Limited’ via SPICe+ Part A, with a second option as backup. It’s approved and held for 20 days — you file Part B with directors and capital within that window, and the company is incorporated on the reserved name. Leaving Part B to the last day risks the reservation lapsing. Our team can reserve the name and incorporate within the window.