What do I need to do?
Follow these steps to register your new business name:
Check your name is unique
Companies House has a company name availability checker so you can make sure no other business has taken your name.
You don’t want to get into legal issues with a global brand by accidentally using their name, so here are some other quick checks you can do:
Don’t be offensive
BBC Wales reported in 2021 some of the company names that had been rejected for being ‘potentially offensive’. Some of the rejected names include Fit as Fork Ltd, Pandemic19 Ltd, and The Great Big Corrupt Company.
Avoid sensitive words and phrases
Sensitive words and expressions need special approval, such as chartered, foundation, and society. While some names are protected under specific legislation, including architect, building society, and physician. Wrongly using these names could be a criminal offence, so make sure you’re clear on what the law says when registering your name.
Register with Companies House
You can register your business with Companies House online, which costs £12. You’ll also register for corporation tax at the same time.
At this stage you’ll need to decide a registered office address and include a SIC code.
Once you’ve completed the online forms, it should take less than 24 hours for your company to be registered and legally exist.
For more information, read our step-by-step guide on how to register with Companies House.
Get a certificate of incorporation
After you register your limited company with Companies House, you’ll get a certificate of incorporation. This is available to the public and is the final stage to registering your business name.
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