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Choosing a company name

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 11 October 2019 - Categories: Starting a company
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Do you know the rules that may impact your choice when selecting a company name? We have a company name availability checker to help you during this process.

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Symbols and characters in a company name

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 14 February 2019 - Categories: Starting a company
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The heart symbol can be used for many types of decoration. But one thing it cannot be used for is a company name. Find out which characters, signs and symbols you can register.

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Choosing a company name, trading name or trade mark

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 12 February 2019 - Categories: Starting a company
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Incorporating a company does not automatically protect the company name as a trade mark. Find out how to register and protect your business name.

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Brad's Drink: naming your company

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 5 July 2018 - Categories: Business stories, Starting a company
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Choosing your company name can be one of the most important decisions that you’ll need to consider.

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Registering an overseas company

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 24 May 2018 - Categories: Running a company, Starting a company
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Some advice on when to register an overseas company in the UK.

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We use our blog to talk about the work we’re doing, offering tips and advice on starting, running and closing a company. We also share the latest developments on the changes to UK company law.

All information is accurate at the time of publishing. For the latest information and guidance, visit our guidance pages on GOV.UK.

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