Question ID :
44984
Change of Firm name in GST
A Proprietorship firm wants to change its business name though Legal name will remain same.
Can it be done through core field change without affecting
Present GST balance
Posted by
Mahesh Kumar
on
Apr 30, 2026
Filed Under
Direct Taxes
Yes, Trade Name (business name) can be changed or even additional trade name can be added. This will not affect GST Ledger Balances since there is only change in name of business and no change in business itself.
Even where there is addition in business, it can be done. However, if there is discontinuance of business and particulary in case of goods, ITC reversal provisions may be checked for.
In case your query is anything different, then please elaborate.
Posted by
CA AMEYA SHRESTHA on
May 08, 2026
Answer ID :
86143
A proprietorship concern may change its trade/business name through core amendment of registration in Form GST REG-14 without obtaining a new GST registration, provided the legal name of proprietor and PAN remain unchanged.
Posted by
CA. SATISH CHAND GARG on
May 12, 2026