
Fill the form below with your preferences to get started. How can I check if a business name is available? How to check name availability of a company? Can I check professional name availability? How do I find a good company name?
You can find the right business name with creativity and market research. Once you’ve picked your name , you should protect it by registering it with the right agencies. We have a wealth of business tips as well as a whole database filled with over million businesses, companies, trademarks and domains to help you see just what the competition is in your sector, and whether your business name is still available. After you’ve checked that your name is available , you can apply for registration either through our website , or by downloading an application form to fill in. When determining name availability , names are checked only against names of like entities registered with the California Secretary of State (e.g., a proposed corporation name is checked for availability only against other corporation names ). The only avenue to determine whether a name is available for a corporation , limited partnership or limited liability company is to make a name availability inquiry.
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