Company Name Search

What you get

• An availability check for each proposed name
• A clear result for every name, in your order of preference
• Advice if a name is likely to be refused

What we’ll ask you for

Company names

Up to five names in order of preference, the type of company you plan, and what the business will do.

Good to know

• Names that are identical or confusingly similar to an existing entity are refused.
• Offensive or misleading names are refused.
• Restricted words such as “Bank” or “Insurance” need prior approval from the relevant authority.
• Distinctive, coined names are the safest choice.
• An approved name is reserved for 30 days, so register promptly once it is approved.

If you go on to register with us, the first available name is reserved as part of your registration.

How it works

1. 1

   Fill in the form

   Names, people and ownership details. Takes a few minutes.

2. 2

   We check and confirm

   We search your names, reserve the first available one, confirm your checklist and send payment instructions.

3. 3

   We file and deliver

   We submit to the Registrar and send your certificate and documents digitally.

Questions