Check a UK Company Name

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When choosing a name for a company in the UK you must follow the rules.

Steps

  1. Guidelines for a UK company name check. The name:

    • must end in limited or ltd
    • must not be offensive
    • must not be the same as a name already registered
    • must not include any sensitive words, without appropriate justification or permission.

Warnings

  • Don't make the decision too fast. Your name will be part of your brand and is difficult to later change for a vast variety of reasons.

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