Company name change
The company wants to change its name for commercial, branding or group reorganization reasons.
The corporate name is the company's legal name; it should not be confused with a trade name or a registered trademark, which are protected through different means.
- Verify the availability of the new corporate name
- Have the amendment approved by the competent corporate body
- Draft the minutes and the amended bylaw text
- Register the change with the relevant authority
- Update contracts, accounts and permits
Corporate name, trade name and trademark
The corporate name is the name under which the company acts legally and includes the entity-type suffix (SA, SRL, SAS). Changing it constitutes a bylaw amendment governed by article 11 of Law 19,550.
Changing the corporate name is independent of the trademark, which is protected under trademark law. We verify the availability of the new name to avoid conflicts that could block registration.
Procedure and operational impact
The change is resolved by the governing body as an amendment and registered accordingly. We recommend anticipating the impact on contracts, bank accounts, invoicing and existing permits.
We draft the minutes and the amended text and coordinate the registration, preserving legal continuity: the company remains the same legal person, only its name changes.
Common mistakes
- Choosing a name already in use and stalling registration
- Confusing the corporate name with the trademark
- Forgetting to update contracts and administrative records
- Omitting the entity-type suffix
Frequently asked questions
Does a name change alter the company's identity?
Is the corporate name the same as the trademark?
Do I need to update contracts and accounts?
Change your company's name smoothly
We handle the amendment and its registration, and tell you what to update. Contact us.
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