The key to naming your corporation is that the name must be distinctive. This means that the name should distinguish your corporation from any other business. Your name will not be distinctive if it only describes the activities, the goods and services or the characteristics of the goods and services of your corporation. The name “Computer Manufacturer Inc.” lacks distinctiveness since it describes the activities of all computer manufacturers. Made-up words can make a name distinctive. They can
Kindly note that the name pre-search report is for informational purposes only and cannot be used to register or incorporate a business.
If your purpose is to incorporate a new corporation or file for an existing corporation's name change, you are required to select a legal suffix. All of the following legal suffixes have the same legal meaning; the choice is for appearance purposes only. If your purpose is to use this name for a sole proprietorship or master business license or trade name/business name registration or general partnership or non-profit organization, choose the option "none".
It involves searching existing databases and records to determine if a similar or identical name is already in use by another business or Trademark. By conducting a name pre-search, individuals or businesses can assess the likelihood of their desired name being available for use and avoid potential conflicts or legal issues in the future. This step is commonly performed as part of the Business Name Registration process to ensure that the chosen name is unique and does not infringe upon any existing trademarks or business names like Sole Proprietorship, Master Business License,General Partnership, Trade Name or DBA, and Limited Partnership.
