How to Register Company Name

Are you thinking about starting a new
company? Before charting out a plan to start a new business venture,
it is essential to register the company 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
favourite company name unregistered.

Steps to Register Company Name

With essential knowledge about the
legal processes involved, registering a company name is a simple
process in the UK. Here are the steps that are involved in this
process:

• Choose a company name: Shakespeare
  might have said "What's in a name?" However, in the world
  of globalization where we live and conduct business, company name is
  the BRAND. People identify burgers with the name McDonald's. Thus,
  choosing an attractive and defining company name is the first step
  towards owning a successful business.

  
  

• Check the registered names index:
  Companies House maintains a record of the names that have been
  registered under the UK laws. Check the index to make sure that your
  favorite company name is not registered. According to the laws, no
  two company names can be identical or exactly 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. Make sure that your proposed company name does not infringe an
  existing trade mark. Refer to ‘The Company and Business Names
  (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations' for information about the
  characters and punctuations allowed in a company name.

  
  

• Other requirements: Get a physical
  address in England, Scotland or Wales. This will act as the address
  of correspondence for all official communication.

  
  

• Registration process: Fill out
  Forms 10 and 12, which will require details about the company's
  assets and liabilities, and policies regarding the operation. After
  completing the registration process, you have to submit a copy of
  the documents with Companies House.

  
  

It is essential to seek prior approval
from the government authorities if the company name implies any
connection with Her Majesty’s Government, local authority or any
body under governmental control.

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