MCA Form Guide
RUN — Reserve Unique Name
Quick answer: Web-based name reservation service to reserve a company name with MCA before filing SPICe+. The reserved name is valid for 20 days. Not a deadline-driven form. Reserved name is valid for 20 days; SPICe+ must be filed within that window or the name is released. No penalty — but if name reservation lapses, the name must be re-reserved. Re-reservation may not be possible if the name is taken.
Quick answer
This filing is tied to a defined statutory trigger. The safest approach is to confirm the trigger first, then assemble the evidence before you log into the portal. Promoters who wish to reserve a company name before beginning the incorporation process. For most founders, the fastest way to stay compliant is to map the filing trigger, gather the documents once, and then submit with the correct digital sign-off.
Who must file
Promoters who wish to reserve a company name before beginning the incorporation process.
When to file
Not a deadline-driven form. Reserved name is valid for 20 days; SPICe+ must be filed within that window or the name is released.
Penalty note
No penalty — but if name reservation lapses, the name must be re-reserved. Re-reservation may not be possible if the name is taken.
Filing portal
MCA portal at the official government filing system.
Evidence checklist
The exact record set depends on the filing event, but the portal submission usually needs clear source documentation.
How to file
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Confirm whether RUN is the correct filing for the event you are handling and that it matches the compliance filing trigger.
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Collect the supporting records that match RUN: The exact record set depends on the filing event, but the portal submission usually needs clear source documentation.
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Prepare the form in the MCA portal, validate the entries against the company records, and make any final corrections before signing.
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Upload the signed form, pay the applicable fee, and save the SRN and acknowledgement for audit tracking.
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Store the filing evidence with your statutory records so the next cycle is faster and easier to review.
What this form is used for
Web-based name reservation service to reserve a company name with MCA before filing SPICe+. The reserved name is valid for 20 days. This filing is tied to a defined statutory trigger. The safest approach is to confirm the trigger first, then assemble the evidence before you log into the portal. The purpose is usually either annual disclosure, a one-off event filing, or a statutory update tied to corporate records or regulatory reporting.
FAQ and compliance context
Who usually files RUN?
Promoters who wish to reserve a company name before beginning the incorporation process.
What is the deadline for RUN?
Not a deadline-driven form. Reserved name is valid for 20 days; SPICe+ must be filed within that window or the name is released.
What happens if RUN is filed late?
No penalty — but if name reservation lapses, the name must be re-reserved. Re-reservation may not be possible if the name is taken.
Can the filing be tracked after submission?
Yes. Keep the SRN, acknowledgement, and final uploaded PDF in your records for audit and ROC follow-up.
Is RUN a one-time or recurring filing?
This is a one-time filing tied to a specific corporate event. Once the event has occurred and the form is filed, it does not need to be refiled each year.
Which law or rule requires RUN?
Section 4(2), Companies Act 2013; Rule 8A, Companies (Incorporation) Rules 2014
Why this one matters
Use this guide as a starting point, then map the filing to the exact company event so you do not file the wrong form.
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