# Effect of Change of Name
## Continuity of Entity
- A change of name does NOT affect any rights and obligations of the company.
- Legal proceedings commenced under the old name continue validly.
- However, where the new name has been registered, the commencement of fresh legal proceedings in the former name is NOT competent.
- In spite of a change in name, the entity of the company continues — the company is neither dissolved nor does a new company come into existence.
## Display of Former Name (Last 2 Years Rule)
Where a company has changed its name during the last 2 years, it shall paint or affix or print, along with its (current) name, the former name(s) so changed during the last 2 years.
This is meant to keep stakeholders informed about the recent name history of the company.
## Summary
| Issue | Effect |
|---|---|
| Rights & obligations | Unaffected |
| Pending legal proceedings in old name | Continue validly |
| Fresh proceedings in old name (after registration of new name) | Not competent |
| Identity of company | Same — entity continues |
| Display of former name | Required for 2 years from change |