How to Register a Company Name?

The first thing you need to know about Register a Company Name is that your company name must be unique compared to other companies in your state or province. It is usually not permissible to register a company name that has a similar name to another company in your area.

How do you know which company names are taken?

Well, there is both an informal and a formal process to do this. The first simple and informal process is to simply go to Google and type in the company name you have chosen. Then, do a search to see if there are any other companies with that name. If there already exists another company with the same name, but they are not in your local area, you may still be able to register that name locally. However, this is not advisable. It is better to pick a name that is not only unique to your local area, but also worldwide.

If you pick a company name that does not exist through a Google search, you're on the right track. In order to accomplish this, it is common to use three- or four-word company names rather than one- or two-word names, which are usually already taken. One simple way to do this is to combine two unique words with two additional words that describe the type of company you are. For example, if you are a delivery company the company name you may try could be Red Apple Delivery Services or Green Orange Delivery Services. By combining two unique words with two words that describe the type of company you are, you have a much higher chance of picking a company name that is unique.

Once you've picked a company name that does not appear on Google, the next step is to do a formal name search in your local state or province. This usually costs under $50. If you are incorporating a company, the lawyer who incorporates your company will be able to help you to run a formal name search for the name you have chosen. The process usually requires you to give them three different names for them to search in order of preference. They will perform a thorough search to determine which one of those three is available for registration.

Before charting out a plan to start a new business venture, it is essential to Register a Business Name at Companies House. This is a Government of UK authority that regulates company incorporation issues. Entrepreneur-friendly UK laws and a favorable business environment encourage individuals to initiate business ventures in the nation. Owing to business benefits, overseas companies also prefer to register their business in the UK. In this highly competitive environment, it is very fortunate if you find your favorite company name unregistered. Companies House maintains a record of the names that have been registered under UK laws. Check the index to make sure that your favorite company name is not registered. According to the law, no two company names can be the same. This index is available on the Companies House website. It is advisable to check the Trade Marks Register of the UK Intellectual Property Office as well.