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Business Name Selection:
Great Brands are Great Business Names. In Business Incorporation, one of the most important decisions that you will make will the selecting a business name. This Business Name will be the most valuable asset of the company. Customers will use Business name to find your business and refer it to others.
Good Business Name:
Good Business Name, whenever mentioned, helps customers understand the business. Many business owners make a mistake when they come up with a "unique business name" rather than one that helps people understand their business.
It must be ensured that your selected business name is acceptable to Companies House, before you begin the business incorporation procedure. Following restrictions are applicable on company's name:
- You cannot register the same name as another company;
- The use of certain words is restricted e.g. international, holding etc.
- Names likely to cause offence are not allowed. More information on Business Name Selection
Online Business Name Registration
Using Formations House electronic business formation services, the entire company formation procedure is completed within 3 to 4 days, unless you have opted for Formations House "Express Formation" service. This service would cost you 25(extra) and would normally form your company within 8 working hours (9am to 5 pm GMT).
Business Name Disputes:
Business name disputes are usually taken to the court for decision. Formations House would advise you to consult a solicitor in this regard.
Similar Business Names Objections:
In order to raise an objection, you need to send a letter of complaint to the office of The Secretary of State for Trade and Industry.
England & Wales
Companies Administration Branch
Companies House
Crown Way
Cardiff CF14 3UZ |
Scotland
Companies House
37 Castle Terrace
Edinburgh EH1 2EB |
Business Name Change:
Business name can be changed any time after the incorporation.
Business Name Change Procedure:
- Company must pass a special resolution at a general meeting; or
- All the members must sign a written resolution that the name of the company be changed to the new name.
- A signed copy of the business name change resolution(s) should then be sent to Companies House, together with the fee (currently £10).
Business Name Change Application- Formations House:
Formations House can file a name change application on your behalf. It would cost you 25 and it normally takes a week to complete this process. You will receive a new Certificate of Incorporation as soon as your company's name is changed.
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