LLP Name Availability Checker
MCA already runs a free, unlimited name search of its own live register — that is the only place a genuinely current "is this name available" answer can come from, and no third-party tool, including this one, can replace it. What catches most founders out is not a taken name so much as the documented rules that get a name rejected anyway: a restricted word, a regulated term used without approval, or a change MCA does not count as "different enough." Check those here before you spend the RUN-LLP fee.
LLP name checker
Type a proposed name to catch the most common MCA rejection reasons before you spend the ₹1,000 RUN fee. This checks documented naming rules — it does not check live availability (see why below).
Based on Rule 8, 8A and 8B of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 (as redrafted April 2026) and the equivalent LLP naming rules, which draw on the same framework. This flags documented, checkable rules only — it cannot see MCA’s live register, so it cannot tell you whether your exact name is already taken. Always confirm on MCA’s own free Check Company/LLP Name search before filing RUN.
The words that need Central Government approval
Rule 8B lists words that MCA will not allow in a name unless you have prior Central Government approval — most founders simply drop the word rather than apply for it. Common ones:
Board · Commission · Authority · Undertaking · National · Union · Central · Federal · Republic · President · Rashtrapati · Small Scale Industries · Khadi and Village Industries · Financial Corporation · Municipal · Panchayat · Development Authority · Prime Minister · Chief Minister · Minister · Nation · Forest Corporation · Development Scheme · Statute / Statutory · Court · Judiciary · Governor · Bureau
Words that need a regulator’s sign-off
Rule 8A requires a declaration or no-objection from the relevant regulator before MCA approves a name containing a regulated-sector word — without it, the name is rejected outright, not just queried.
| Word in the name | Sign-off needed from |
|---|---|
| Bank / Banking | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
| Insurance | Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) |
| Mutual Fund / Asset Management | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) |
| Stock Exchange / Venture Capital | SEBI |
| Nidhi | Ministry of Corporate Affairs (Nidhi-specific rules) |
| Chit Fund / Chit | Registrar of Chits (state-level) |
| Housing Finance | National Housing Bank / RBI |
Why a name that looks different can still be rejected
MCA compares your proposed name to existing company and LLP names after ignoring certain differences — so a tweak that looks meaningful to you may count as identical to MCA. Based on the redrafted Rule 8 (April 2026), these do not make a name sufficiently different from an existing one:
- Adding or removing "Private", "Pvt", "Limited", "LLP", "Limited Liability Partnership", "Company" or "Corporation"
- Singular vs plural (Enterprise vs Enterprises)
- Different capitalisation, spacing, or punctuation
- A different tense or grammatical form of the same word
- A phonetic spelling variation or common misspelling
- Adding ".com", ".net", ".in" or a similar internet-style suffix
- Reordering the same words
- Adding or removing "a", "the", "and", "of"
- A Hindi–English translation or transliteration of the same words
- Adding a place name
- Adding or changing a numeral, unless it is a genuine, recognisable part of the brand
"India" and "Bharat" fall under the same principle — commonly assumed to make a name unique, but disregarded by MCA when checking for resemblance to an existing name.
Other reasons MCA rejects a name
- It includes someone else’s registered trademark without their consent
- It contains offensive language, or violates the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 (national symbols, flags, and similar)
- It is identical or too close (including phonetically) to an existing company, LLP, or body corporate name
- It matches the name of a foreign company, unless you are a genuine subsidiary adding "India"
- It reuses the name of a company dissolved within the last 2 years, a company struck off within the last 20 years, or an LLP struck off within the last 5 years
- It consists only of generic or descriptive words with nothing distinctive in it
- It implies a connection with a government, a foreign government, or a national hero or dignitary, without justification
How to actually confirm availability
- Clear your shortlist against the rules above first — it costs nothing and takes a few minutes.
- Search each name on MCA’s free Check Company/LLP Name tool (mca.gov.in → MCA Services → Check Name) for the live answer.
- File RUN-LLP (Reserve Unique Name — LLP) with up to two proposed names. Government fee: ₹200. Name 1 is compulsory (up to 75 characters); Name 2 is optional but worth using.
- MCA typically responds in a few working days. An approved name is reserved for 3 months — incorporate (file FiLLiP) within that window or the reservation lapses.
- The ₹200 fee is not refunded if both names are rejected — you simply resubmit, which is the real cost of skipping the rule-check above.
Frequently asked questions
Does MCA offer a free LLP name availability check?
Yes. MCA’s Check Company/LLP Name search on mca.gov.in is free and unlimited. It checks your proposed name against their live register, which is the only place a genuinely current availability answer can come from.
What is the fee to reserve an LLP name?
The RUN-LLP (Reserve Unique Name — LLP) government fee is ₹200. You can propose up to two names in one application — the first is compulsory, the second optional. If both are rejected, the fee is not refunded, which is why it is worth checking the documented rejection rules first.
How long is an approved LLP name reserved for?
Three months from the date of approval. You must complete incorporation (file FiLLiP) within that window or the reservation lapses.
Why would MCA reject an LLP name that looks different to me?
Because MCA ignores certain differences when comparing your proposed name to existing ones — plural vs singular, spacing and punctuation, word order, added place names, translations, and more (Rule 8). A name that looks distinct to you can still count as "too similar" to an existing one under these rules.
Can I use the word "India" or "Bharat" to make my name unique?
No. Adding India or Bharat to an otherwise similar name does not make it sufficiently different — MCA disregards this when checking for resemblance to an existing name.
Can I use the word "Bank" or "Insurance" in my LLP name?
Only with a declaration or no-objection from the relevant regulator (RBI for banking, IRDAI for insurance, SEBI for mutual funds/asset management, and so on). Without that, MCA will reject the name outright.
Can I reuse the name of a company or LLP that shut down?
Not immediately. MCA restricts reusing the name of a company dissolved within the last 2 years, a company struck off within the last 20 years, or an LLP struck off within the last 5 years.
Does this tool check live MCA availability?
No, and it does not claim to. There is no free, current, bulk dataset of every registered MCA name to check against, and a stale one would give false confidence. This tool checks the documented, stable rules — restricted words, regulated words, the LLP suffix, and common "not different enough" patterns — then sends you to MCA’s own free live search for the actual availability answer.
What happens if my LLP name is not approved?
The ₹200 RUN-LLP fee is not refunded, and you resubmit with new proposed names. There is no limit on how many times you can reapply, but each attempt costs the fee again — which is the reason to check the documented rules before applying, not after.