Conduct a business name search
Selecting a name for your business is one of the first, and arguably one of the most important decisions you will need to make. Your business name needs to be unique and represent your business and yours alone. You may be thinking of buying a domain name, creating some business cards, or hiring a designer to create your logo. Before you spend your hard earned money, it is wise to first find out if the name you would like to use is available.
How do I find out if a business name is available?
We will conduct a extensive business name search on your behalf to help you determine if your desired business name is available for use in your state before you spend valuable time and money creating assets for a name you can not obtain. Our business name check is extensive and accurate, so you can register your name without worry. Don't take any chances, make sure your business name is available for registration.
What happens if the name I want to use is already taken?
Sometimes your business name may be already be in use by another company. In such instances, you will need to choose a new corporate or LLC name that does not conflict with an existing business name in the jurisdiction where you are incorporating. Once you have selected a new name, you can conduct another business name search here.
What if my business name is available and I am ready to register?
Hundreds of new businesses open their doors every day, so business name availability changes frequently. If your name is available and you choose to form a corporation or LLC with MyCorporation, we deduct the cost of your name search from your formation package. If you decide to purchase one of our incorporation packages, a name search is already included with your purchase.
What if I'm not ready to incorporate or form an LLC?
If you are not quite ready to register your business yet, we can help you protect your name for future use with a business name reservation, where we will file your name with the state and put it on hold for a pre determined amount of time (varies by state but generally 60 - 90 days). Finding that a name is available is not an approval of the name by the state, and is not a determination that a name satisfies any requirement of law. This is why it is a wise decision to reserve your name if you think you may want to use it in the near future.
