Can I choose any name I want for my company?
It is important to check that the name you wish to register is acceptable to Companies House. Briefly, the restrictions are:
You cannot register the same name as another company.
The use of certain words is restricted. Our Companies House search will warn you if a word is classed as a sensitive word. If you continue with the application we will email to let you know what information is required by Companies House to support the use of the sensitive word.
Names likely to cause offence are not allowed.
It is also important to check whether your chosen name is similar to any other names already on the register. If your chosen name is too like another name, an objection could be made within the 12 months following the incorporation of your company and you could be directed by the Secretary of State to change the company's name.
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