Corporate name must contain the type of company it adopted. Name may be reserved before registering the company by paying and filing a form with the Public Registry, in case the chosen name is available.

Branch

A foreign company must determine that the business name it wishes to use in Australia is available and must reserve that name with ASIC. Once registered, the foreign company must display its name in a conspicuous position and in legible characters outside every office and place of business in Australia that is open and accessible to the public. Some words and phrases cannot be used in a company name without the approval of a government minister.

Proprietary company

A new company must have a name that is different from the name of a company that is already registered. A proprietary company limited by shares must have the words "Proprietary Limited", "Pty Limited" or “Pty Ltd” as part of its name. A company must display its name prominently at every place at which the company carries on business and that is open to the public. Some words and phrases cannot be used in a company name without the approval of a government minister.

Public company

A new company must have a name that is different from the name of a company that is already registered.

A public company must have the words "Limited" or "Ltd" as part of its name. A company must display its name prominently at every place at which the company carries on business and that is open to the public. Some words and phrases cannot be used in a company name without the approval of a government minister.

Stock corporation (AG)

The name must not be misleading and must not cause confusion. The name must include a reference to the legal entity of a stock corporation in German; therefore, either "Aktiengesellschaft" or an abbreviated form, such as "AG,” must be included.

Limited liability company (GmbH)

 The name must not be misleading and must not cause confusion.  The name must include a reference to the legal entity of a limited liability company in German; therefore, either "Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung" or an abbreviated form, such as "GmbH,” must be included.

With Limited Liability (WLL)

A WLL can have a special commercial name, which can be derived from its business objectives and include the name of a partner or partners, followed by the phrase or abbreviation "(With Limited Liability)" or "(WLL)."

Closed Shareholding Company (BSC(c))

A BSC(c) must derive their name from their business objective. The name of the company must always be followed by the phrase or abbreviation: "(Bahrain Closed Shareholding Company)" or "(BSC (Closed))."

Foreign Branch (Branch)

A branch of a foreign company that is established in Bahrain shall have a commercial name which must be identical to the name of the parent company.

Public limited company (société anonyme/naamloze vennootschap)

Almost any name can be used, provided that it is not the same as, or similar to, another corporate name and that the use of the corporate name does not cause any confusion with or infringe on another company's name or trademark.

A company may require another company, having adopted the same or a very similar name which may cause confusion, to change its name and to pay for the damage caused by such confusion. Therefore, a preliminary search to determine whether the proposed name will create confusion with another company's name is required.

Limited company (société à responsabilité limitée/besloten vennootschap)

Almost any name can be used, provided that it is not the same as, or similar to, another corporate name and that the use of the corporate name does not cause any confusion with or infringe on another company's name or trademark.

A company may require another company, having adopted the same or a very similar name which may cause confusion, to change its name and to pay for the damage caused by such confusion. Therefore, a preliminary search to determine whether the proposed name will create confusion with another company's name is required.

Belgian branch office of a foreign company

Almost any name can be used, provided that it is not the same as, or similar to, another corporate name and that the use of the corporate name does not cause any confusion with or infringe on another company's name trademark. Names cannot be reserved in Belgium. In practice, Belgian branch offices use the name of the foreign company and add "Belgian branch office."

Limited liability company (Sociedade Limitada)

A Brazilian company may have any name which is not being currently used by another company or is in conflict with an existing trademark or trade name of a potential competitor or a relevant company.

The company's name must include either the word "Limitada" or its abbreviation "Ltda." as the last word and indicate the core business of the company.

Corporation (Sociedade Anônima)

A corporation may have any name which is not being currently used by another company or is in conflict with an existing trademark or trade name of a potential competitor or a relevant company.

The corporation's name shall include either the words "Companhia," "Sociedade Anônima" or its abbreviation "S.A.," which is most commonly used, and shall indicate the core business of the corporation.

Corporate subsidiary (Corporation form rather than flow-through form)

Proposed name can be reserved. Certain name requirements apply. It is possible to incorporate with a generic "numbered company" name. In Quebec, a corporation must have a French name and be compliant with the Charter of the French Language. The Charter of the French Language is a significant piece of legislation with wide-reaching consequences for businesses operating in Quebec.

As a general rule, the name of a company shall be established in the bylaws. The name may be freely agreed by shareholders or partners, but the use of a name may be restricted by companies that already use the same name.

Limited Liability Company (Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada or SRL)

The company’s name may contain the name of 1 or more of its partners or a reference to its purpose. The name must be followed by the word “limitada”. Without this word, partners will be jointly liable for the company’s obligations.

Corporation (Sociedad Anónima or S.A.)

The name must include the words “Sociedad Anónima” or the acronym “S.A.”.

Simplified Corporation (Sociedades por Acciones or SpA)

The name must end with "SpA".

Branch of a Foreign Legal Entity (Agencia)

The statement made by the agent must include the name under which the company will operate in Chile.

Proposed name must be reserved before incorporation or change of name.

Proposed name must be approved by the Registry of Commerce.

Limited liability company

Name has to be distinct and must show the legal form. Name must not be misleading or create a misunderstanding. Name must include a reference to the legal form of a limited liability company in Czech, therefore either "společnost s ručením omezeným," or any abbreviated form like "s.r.o." or "spol. s r.o."

Joint stock company

Name must not be misleading or create a misunderstanding. Name must include a reference to legal form of a joint stock company in Czech, therefore either " akciová společnost" or an abbreviated form "a.s."

Limited liability company (Kapitalselskab)

The name is required information in the memorandum of association and the articles of association.

The name must contain the name of the company form (A/S or ApS) and must be clearly distinguishable from the names of other enterprises registered by the Danish Business Authority.

The name must not include any family name, business name, distinctive name of real estate, trademark, distinctive mark or the like not belonging to the company.

In general, a corporation may have any name that is not currently used by another company or that infringes on an existing registered trademark or trade name or cause confusion or misunderstanding to the company’s purpose or nature. An entity may submit its chosen name to GAFI for pre-approval.

JSC

A company's name can be derived from its purpose (ie, refer to its activity) or from the names of its shareholders. A Joint Stock Company must have the words "Joint Stock Company" or "JSC" as part of its name.

LLC

A company's name can be derived from its purpose or from a name of its quotaholders or any one of them. A limited liability company must have the words "Limited Liability Company" or "LLC" as part of its name.

OPC

A company's name may be derived from its purpose or from a name of its founder.

Branch

A branch must have the same name as a foreign-based company. The phrase "a branch of (name of foreign-based company)" must be added to a branch's name.

RO

An RO must have the same name as a foreign-based company. The phrase "an RO of (name of foreign-based company)" must be added to an RO's name.

Osakeyhtiö (Oy)

Company name is indicated in the articles of association. The Trade Register decides whether the name can be registered. The name must differ from other business names and trademarks in the company's line of business. The company name must include the word "Osakeyhtiö" or abbreviation "Oy," or Swedish word "Aktiebolag" or abbreviation "Ab." Public companies are required to include words "Julkinen osakeyhtiö" or "Oyj," or Swedish word "Publikt aktiebolag" or "Abp."

Société par actions simplifiée (SAS)

Must check that the name of the SAS has not already been registered with the French Trademark and Patent Office (Institut national de la propriété industrielle).

Société à responsabilité limitée (SARL)

Must check that the name of the SARL has not already been registered with the French Trademark and Patent Office (Institut national de la propriété industrielle).

Société anonyme (SA)

Must check that the name of the SA has not already been registered with the French Trademark and Patent Office (Institut national de la propriété industrielle).

GmbH – limited liability company

The name must be distinct and must show the legal form (GmbH).

Societe anonyme (S.A.)

Societe anonyme can be named after the type of business it is engaged in.

A company's name may also include the name and surname of founders or shareholders.

The company name must in any case include words "Societe Anonyme." If the company is single member, the name must include the words Single Member Societe Anonyme.

In the case company's object covers many fields, the company's name may be formed from the most important among them.

For a company's international transactions, company name may be presented in a foreign language, accurate translation or the Latin alphabet.

Verification regarding the nonexistence of previous registration of the corporate name at stake on the General Commercial Registry is mandatory before obtaining a name.

Limited liability company (L.T.D.)

Name of LTD could be either objective, which means it is formed according to the object and the purpose of the enterprise; or subjective, meaning it is formed by the name of 1 or more of partners; or a combination of the above. In addition, written mention of "Limited Liability Company" is obligatory, mainly to inform transacting parties. If the company is single member, the name must include the words Single Member Limited Liability Company.

Verification regarding the nonexistence of previous registration of the corporate name at stake on the General Commercial Registry is mandatory before obtaining a name.

Private company (P.C.)

Name could be either objective, which means it is formed according to the object and the purpose of the enterprise; or subjective, meaning it is formed by the name of 1 or more of partners; or a combination of the

above. In addition, written mention of "Private Company" is obligatory, mainly to inform the transacting parties. If the company is single member, the name must include the words Single Member Private Company.

Verification regarding the nonexistence of previous registration of the corporate name at stake on the General Commercial Registry is mandatory before obtaining a name.

Limited private companies

No name reservation system. Name must generally end with "Limited." There are specific words that relate to the government and certain industries, which are prohibited.

A corporate entity's name cannot be confusingly similar to the name of any other corporate entity already registered in Hungary. A name can only contain reference to "state" or "national" if the Hungarian State holds a majority interest in the corporate entity. If a third party has a legal interest in a name,  (element of it), such name (element) can only be used with the consent of the beneficiary.

The name selected by the shareholders or quotaholders is registered in the course of the initial company registration procedure by the court of registration. Shareholders or quotaholders may also conduct a so called advance name reservation procedure (if the name of the company is critical) before the foundation of the company. If the court of registration confirms that the desired name is registerable, it will be reserved for 60 days in favor of the applicant (so that the foundation documents can be signed and filed).

Private limited company

The name should reflect the main objects/business of the Indian company. In case the Indian company uses the same name as used abroad, a letter from the foreign company must also be given. In all states, a corporate ending such as “private limited.” must be used. Further, it is recommended that generic names be avoided and the proposed name include a descriptor. Name can be reserved for a maximum period of 60 days (initially, it will be reserved for a period of 20 days, which can be further extended to another 40 days upon payment of requisite fees) from the date of approval. If not incorporated within this time, the name lapses and becomes available to other applicants. Upon expiry of 60 days, a fresh application is required.

Limited liability company

The proposed name of a company must be approved by the MOLHR. By law, the name of a company must satisfy several requirements, such as it must be in Roman script, not already be used or be identical to that of another company, not be contrary to public order and or morality and not be identical to that of a government entity or international organization, unless approved otherwise. Current practice suggests that the proposed company name must consist of 3 words.

Private company limited by shares (LTD)

The CRO approves the names of all companies and will reject a name that is currently registered or if the proposed name is offensive, misleading or otherwise objectionable. Every LTD must include the word "limited" or "teoranta" as the last word of the registered name (although this may be shortened to "ltd." or "teo." in subsequent usage). Prior to incorporation, it is possible on payment of a fee to reserve a company name for a period of 28 days.

External company

A branch may use the name of the company or adopt a separate name – typically, the company name with the appendix "Irish Branch."

The CRO approves the names of all branches and will reject a name that is currently registered or if the proposed name is offensive, misleading or otherwise objectionable.

Company

Names cannot be reserved and are subject to the approval of the Registrar of Companies. Names cannot be misleading, insult the public or its feelings and cannot contain registered trademarks unless given the consent of the holder of such trademark.

Branch / representative office

The branch will be registered under the same name as the Original Entity.

Società a responsabilità limitata (S.r.l.) and Società per azioni (S.p.A.)

The choice of the name for a limited liability is free; however, we suggest:

• To avoid choosing names which are equal or very similar to those of competitors companies and
• To carry out preliminary researches at the Italian Companies' Register.
• Finally, the name of the company must include the legal form (i.e., "S.r.l." or "S.p.A.," as the case may be).

Registered branch

A corporate name cannot be mistaken for other companies, but this limitation is only applicable when other companies are located at the same address.

Kabushiki-Kaisha (KK)

A KK should use in its corporate name the words "Kabushiki-Kaisha." A corporate name cannot be mistaken for other companies, but this limitation is only applicable when other companies are located at the same address.

Godo-Kaisha (GK)

A GK should use in its corporate name the words "Godo-Kaisha." A corporate name cannot be mistaken for other companies, but this limitation is only applicable when other companies are located at the same address.

Private limited liability company (Société à responsabilité limitée or S.à r.l.)

The corporate name of an S.à r.l. must be different from the denominations of all the other existing Luxembourg companies. Availability of corporate name can be checked with the Luxembourg Register of Commerce and Companies prior to its incorporation, but cannot be reserved. Trademark and IP laws also apply to corporate denominations.

Public limited liability company (Société anonyme or S.A.)

The corporate name of an S.A. must be different from the denominations of all the other existing Luxembourg companies. Availability of corporate name can be checked with the Luxembourg Register of Commerce and Companies prior to its incorporation, but cannot be reserved. Trademark and IP laws also apply to corporate denominations.

Special limited partnership (Société en commandite spéciale or SCSp)

The corporate name of an SCSp must be different from the denominations of all the other existing Luxembourg companies and partnerships. Availability of corporate name can be checked with the Luxembourg Register of Commerce and Companies prior to its incorporation but cannot be reserved. Trademark and IP laws also apply to corporate denominations.

The Companies Commission of Malaysia first approves the company name. A company name is unlikely to be approved if it is:

• Undesirable or unacceptable
• Identical to an existing company, corporation or business
• Identical to a name that is being reserved under the Companies Act 2016 or
• A name that the Companies Commission of Malaysia is ordered not to accept for registration by the Minister of Malaysia.

In order to incorporate a company in Mauritius, a company name may be reserved with the Registrar of Companies before an application for incorporation is lodged.

Where the liability of the shareholders of a company is limited, the registered word "Limited" or the word “Limitée” or the name of the company shall end with the abbreviation "Ltd" or "Ltée."

Almost any name can be used, provided that it is not the same as, or similar to, another corporate name and that the use of the corporate name does not cause any confusion with or infringe on another company's name or trademark.

The use of certain words in the name of a company are prohibited unless you obtain the written consent of the ROC. These words include: Authority, Government, Mauritius, National, etc.

S.A. de C.V.

Proposed name shall be approved by the Ministry of Economy.

S. de R.L. de C.V.

Proposed name shall be approved by the Ministry of Economy.

S.A.P.I. de C.V.

Proposed name shall be approved by the Ministry of Economy.

Branch office

Proposed names cannot be reserved in the Dutch Trade Register. Usually, the notary checks in the online Dutch Trade Register if the name is still available (ie, not yet registered as name of another company). The name of a branch office is often composed of the name of the head office followed by “Netherlands branch” or “Dutch branch.”

B.V. (private company with limited liability)

Proposed names cannot be reserved in the Dutch Trade Register. Usually, the notary checks in the online Dutch Trade Register if the name is still available (ie, not yet registered as name of another company). The name of a BV must begin or end with “B.V.”

Co-operative U.A.

Proposed names cannot be reserved in the Dutch Trade Register. Usually, the notary checks in the online Dutch Trade Register if the name is still available (ie, not yet registered as name of another company). The name of a co-operative UA must include the word “Coöperatief” and “U.A.”

C.V. (a limited partnership)

Proposed names cannot be reserved in the Dutch Trade Register. Usually, the notary checks in the online Dutch Trade Register if the name is still available (ie, not yet registered as name of another company). The name of a CV must include “C.V.” To prevent the limited partner from becoming liable as if they were a general partner, the name of the limited partner shall not be included in the name of the CV.

Limited liability company

New companies must have a name that is different from the name of any other company that is already registered (ie, the reserved name cannot be identical to, or almost identical to, the name of any existing registered company). A limited liability company must have “Limited” or “Tapui (Limited)” as part of its name. Additionally, certain names are expressly protected or restricted and may not be used (for example, the use of 'royal' in a company name) and cannot be used.

Branch

The branch of an overseas company must be identical to the name used to register the company in its home country.

The first step towards incorporating a company in Nigeria is to conduct an “availability search” at the registry in order to confirm that the proposed name of the company has not already been used and that same does not offend any provisions of the law or any existing trademark or trade name. Certain names (usually containing words such as “Federal,” “National” or “State”) can only be used with the consent of the relevant authorities. In addition, the Registrar-General of the companies’ registry may require supporting evidence for the use of certain words such as “group” or “holdings.”

Where following an “availability search,” the proposed name of the company is available, the same would be reserved for the use of the promoters of the company for an initial period of 60 days and for further renewable periods of 60 days. During the period of reservation, no other company can be registered with the reserved name or any other name which in the opinion of the companies’ registry is similar or identical to the reserved name.

Private LLCs

The name must include the word "aksjeselskap" or the abbreviation "AS." The name may not be identical to a name already registered with the NRBE and contain at least 3 letters.

Public LLCs

The name must include the word "allmennaksjeselskap" or the abbreviation "ASA." The name may not be identical to a name already registered with the NRBE and contain at least 3 letters

Partnerships with unlimited liability

If the partners have joint and several liability, the company name must include the words "ansvarlig selskap" or the abbreviation "ANS." If the partners' liability is pro rata, the company name must include the words "selskap med delt ansvar" or the abbreviation "DA." The name may not be identical to a name already registered with the NRBE and contain at least 3 letters

As a general rule, the name of a company shall be established in the bylaws. The name may be freely agreed by shareholders or partners, but the use of a name may be restricted by companies that already use the same name.

Corporation (Sociedad Anónima or S.A.)

The name must include the words “Sociedad Anónima” or the acronym “S.A.”.

Closed Stock Corporation (Sociedad Anónima Cerrada or S.A.C.)

The name must include the words “Sociedad Anónima Cerrada” or the acronym “S.A.C.”.

Open Corporation (Sociedad Anónima Abierta or S.A.A.)

The name must include the words “Sociedad Anónima Abierta” or the acronym “S.A.A.”.

Limited Liability Company (Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada or S.R.L.)

The name must include the words “Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada” or the acronym “S.R.L.”.

Branch of a Foreign Legal Entity (Sucursal)

The competent corporate body of the parent company shall agree the name under which the branch will operate in Peru, which must include the words “Sucursal del Peru”.

Proposed name must be verified and reserved with the SEC to ensure that it is distinguishable from names which are already reserved or registered for use by another corporation, or from names already protected by law, or that its use is not contrary to existing law, rules and regulations.  . The RCC now requires corporations to manifest its willingness to change its corporate name, immediately upon receipt of notice or directive from the SEC that another corporation, partnership or person has acquired a prior right to the use of such name or that the name has been declared as misleading, deceptive, confusingly similar to a registered name or contrary to public morals, good customs or public policy.

Entity's name must end with "Corporation," "Corp.," "Incorporated" or "Inc."

Commercial companies and partnerships can operate under any name as long as it is distinguishable and it includes the name of the legal form of the company (eg, spóka z ograniczon odpowiedzialnoci or sp. z o.o. in respect of limited liability companies, and spóka akcyjna or S.A. in respect of joint-stock companies). The requirement that the name, full or abbreviated, must appear in the business name of an entity also applies to partnerships. In addition, business names of partnerships must feature the name of at least 1 of the partners.

Business names are recorded in the business register. They may be changed following the incorporation, normally by means of a resolution of the partners (with respect to partnerships) or of the shareholders' meeting or the general meeting (with respect to commercial companies and limited joint-stock partnerships).

In the traditional and online incorporation processes, the company’s name approval must first be obtained with the relevant authority. This name is suggested by the shareholders or its representatives, in a slot of 3 proposed names. Upon of name approval request, the registered office and activity of the company must also be presented in connection with the names suggested.

Names are approved in obedience to an assessment of non-susceptible to confusion with previously approved names, in particular in the same geographical area, and subject to a strict connection with the company’s corporate purpose.

Corporations

The name of the corporation must include 1 of the following terms: (i) Corporation, (ii) Corporación, (iii) Incorporado (iv) Corp., (v) Incorporated, (vi) Inc. or (vii) words or abbreviations of similar importance in other languages, provided they are written in roman letters or characters.

Note that, whenever words or abbreviations of similar importance in other languages are used, Corporation, Corp., Incorporated or Inc. must be included at the end of the corporate name.

Limited Liability Companies

The name of every LLC must contain the terms: (i) Limited Liability Company, (ii) Compañía de Responsabilidad Limitada, (iii) L.L.C. (iv) C.R.L., (v) LLC or (vi) CRL.

Name reservation is required. A request is filed at the Trade Register to check the availability of the desired name.

It is prohibited to include attributes such as "national," "Romanian" or "institute" or derivatives thereof and/or words specific to central or local public authorities and institutions within the corporate name if likely to create confusion with the name of a central or local public authority or institution.

Joint-stock company (public and non-public)

The company must have a full company name and may have a short company name.

In the event of public joint-stock company, the full company name must contain an indication that the company is public.

It is not allowed to include the words "Russia" or "Russian Federation" and derivate words (including "Russian") in the company name without obtaining special approval by the Russian government (such approval may only be granted if the company meets certain criteria).

Limited liability company

The company must have a full company name and may have a short company name.

The company name shall include the words “limited liability company.”

It is not allowed to include the words "Russia" or "Russian Federation" and derivate words (including "Russian") in the company name without obtaining special approval by the Russian government (such approval may only be granted if the company meets certain criteria).

Limited liability company

The proposed name must be approved by MOC.

Limited liability company

An application for approval of name change has to be obtained from ACRA and a special resolution has to be passed in favor of the name change at an Extraordinary General Meeting or by circular resolution of the shareholders. The name change is effective upon the receipt of the notice of incorporation of company under the new name evidencing the filing of this resolution with ACRA. The new name should not be identical to another, undesirable or contain restricted words.

All companies in South Africa, if they wish to reserve a name, may do so by submitting proposed names to the CIPC. The name may not be the same as that of another company, be considered propaganda for war, incite violence nor advocate hatred.

Joint-stock company (Jusik Hoesa)

Registration of a trade name may be restricted within a given district if a corporation with the same trade name (in Korean) is already registered within such district.

Limited company (Yuhan Hoesa)

Registration of a trade name may be restricted within a given district if a corporation with the same trade name (in Korean) is already registered within such district.

Branch (Sucursal)

There are no requirements for a branch in Spain.

Limited liability company (Sociedad Limitada)

A certificate declaring that nobody has used the name chosen for a company is required.

Joint-stock company (Sociedad Anónima)

A certificate declaring that nobody has used the name chosen for a company is required.

Limited company (aktiebolag, AB)

Company name is indicated in the articles of association. The SCRO decides whether the name can be registered. The company name must include the word "aktiebolag" or "AB." Public AB's company name must be followed by the wording "(publ)" in the articles of association, unless it is already clear from the company name that the AB is public. It is optional if the public AB also registers "(publ)'' in the company name itself. A private AB may not have the word ''publikt'' in the company name.

Trading partnership (handelsbolag, HB)

Name of a HB is registered with the SCRO. The SCRO decides whether the name can be registered. The name must include the word "Handelsbolag" and may not contain the abbreviation ''HB''. Protection for the name is granted within the county (Län) where the HB has its registered address.

Limited partnership (kommanditbolag, KB)

Name of a KB is registered with the SCRO. The SCRO decides whether the name can be registered. The name must include the word "Kommanditbolag" and may not contain the abbreviation ''KB''. Protection for the name is granted within the county (Län) where the KB has its registered address.

Branch office (filial, Branch)

A branch name must be approved by the SCRO. The SCRO assesses the suggested branch name and investigates if there are any registered trademarks which may prevent registration of a branch name. The business name of a branch must contain the word "filial." If the foreign-based company is a bank, the branch's name must contain the word ''bank''.

Stock corporation

The business name must indicate the legal form and must be clearly distinct from every other business name of businesses already registered in Switzerland. A reservation of a business name is not possible.

A Chinese name reservation must be made before filing for incorporation of a company or registration of a branch office by a foreign company.

Entity's name must comply with regulation of, and be approved by, the DBD.

Each company form must have a business title that shows the companies type as JSC or LLC (in Turkish) and gives  a hint on the business activities of the company (in Turkish), this must also be registered with the Trade Registry. Other than these 2 parts, there are language constraints.

Limited Liability Company

Companies must have a name in Ukrainian and may optionally have a name in English or other languages. Any name can be used in the Ukrainian version as long as it:

• Contains the words "Limited Liability Company" in the expanded version and "LLC" in short version
• Is not equal to a name of another LLC already registered in the companies register
• Does not contain certain words that can be used only by some entities (such as "insurance," "bank," or "corporate investment fund") and
• Contains only those letters, digits and symbols prescribed by law (ie, Cyrillic letters for a Ukrainian name, Latin letters for an English name, Arabic and Roman figures).

There are no specific requirements for the name of the company in English.

Private Joint-Stock Company

Companies must have a name in Ukrainian and may optionally have a name in English or other language. Any name can be used as long as it:

• Contains the words "Joint-Stock Company" in the expanded version and "JSC" in short version
• Is not equal to a name of another PJSC already registered in the companies register
• Does not contain certain words that can be used only by some entities (such as "insurance," "bank," or "corporate investment fund"); and
• Contains only those letters, digits and symbols prescribed by law (ie, Cyrillic letters for a Ukrainian name, Latin letters for an English name, Arabic and Roman figures).

LLC

The trade name reservation is done online, and the relevant payment is made for the DED licensing authority to issue the Trade Name Reservation certificate. Certain restrictions apply when obtaining a name; for example, a name may not contain the word "Dubai," “UAE” or the names of countries or offensive or religious words.

Branch

Same as LLC. Please note that the branch should have the same name as its parent, followed by the name of the Emirate in which the branch is established – for example, a branch in Dubai will have the suffix "Dubai Branch."

FZ-LLC

Certain restrictions apply when obtaining a name; for example, a name may not contain the word "Dubai" and must contain the word FZ-LLC (or other suffixes as may be applicable in the relevant free zones).

FZ-Branch

An FZ-Branch should have the same name as its parent.

Dual Licensee Branch

A Dual Licence Branch must have the same name as its parent.

Private limited company

Companies may generally select any name as long as:

• it ends with the word "Limited" or "Ltd"
• it is not the same as or too similar to a name already on the index maintained by Companies House
• it does not contain certain restricted or sensitive words, symbols or expressions (such as "authority," "agency" and "court") and
• it does not give the impression of being connected with the British Government or with a local authority

Limited liability partnership (LLP)

LLPs may generally select any name as long as:

• it is not the same as or too similar to a name already on the index maintained by Companies House
• it does not contain certain restricted or sensitive words, symbols or expressions (such as "authority," "agency" and "court") and
• it does not give the impression of being connected with the British Government or with a local authority

Registered UK establishment

An overseas company can be registered using its corporate name (its name under the law of the country of incorporation), or an alternative name under which it proposes to carry on business in the UK as long as:

• it is not the same as or too similar to a name already on the index maintained by Companies House
• it does not contain certain restricted or sensitive words, symbols or expressions (such as "authority," "agency" and "court") and
• it does not give the impression of being connected with the British Government or with a local authority

Proposed name can be reserved. Certain name requirements apply. For example, corporations incorporated in the state of Delaware will require a "Corporation," "Corp.," "Incorporated," "Inc." or similar corporate indicator in the name.

The company registers a name upon applying for incorporation. The company's name may not be the same as another company's name (which has been registered) or similar enough to another company's name (which has been registered) to cause confusion.