If the name is available, you may be able to reserve it. Business names will be rejected by ASIC if they have already been registered or reserved by another corporation. They will also be rejected if they are unacceptable for registration, per the Regulations.

What does it mean to reserve an LLC name?

Reserving a Business Name You can usually reserve the business name when you receive confirmation from your state that it’s available for your use. Reserving the name establishes your intent to use it and prevents others from claiming it in the meantime.

How long can a business name be reserved?

2 months
ASIC allows a company name to be reserved for 2 months. This stops anyone but you registering a company with that name until the reservation expires. If you are still not ready, you can extend the reservation for a further 2 months as long as your current one hasn’t expired.

How do I register a reserved business name?

How to apply

1. Download, print and complete the Application for reservation of name – PDF.
2. Submit your application with payment either in person at a service centre, or by mail or email to the details on the form.

How do I get my business name approved?

An application in the prescribed manner and on payment of applicable fees is to be submitted with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. After reviewing the application for availability of your proposed company name, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs shall either approve or reject the same.

What happens when you reserve a business name?

A business name reservation consists of a filing with the Secretary of State’s office to reserve a business name until you are ready to incorporate your business or form a Limited Liability Company. Generally, a name reservation will be effective and the name that you place on reserve will be on hold for 30-90 days.

How do you reserve an organization name?

How to Reserve a Business Name. Once you have settled on a name for your California LLC or corporation, you can reserve the name by submitting a Name Reservation Request. This form can be mailed to the Secretary of State or delivered in-person. There is a $10 filing fee for all Name Reservation Requests.

How do I make sure no one else has my business name?

Use the USPTO’s free trademark database. To start, go to the USPTO’s Trademark Electronic Business Center at and choose “Search.” Then follow the instructions you see on the screen.

Can you register a company with the same name?

Your name cannot be the same as another registered company’s name. If your name is too similar to another company’s name or trade mark you may have to change it if someone makes a complaint. Your name must usually end in either ‘Limited’ or ‘Ltd’.

Can I start a business with the same name as another?

You can often use the same business name in your own state or another state, if it is not in the state where the business name is filed, and it doesn’t violate trademark rules. This is common practice for smaller local businesses. However, this depends on what you mean by “business name”.

How do I reserve a company name?

Any applicant seeking reservation of a proposed company or seeking to change an existing company should apply for reservation through the RUN service. This application will then be processed by the Central Registration Centre (CRC).