As per the rule, the name can’t be similar, or even equivalent to the name of other registered LLPs. Moreover, the name should have LLP or Limited Liability Partnership at the end. Check out the following norms to avoid confusion about what exactly the similar names mean.
- Name where the only difference is a punctuation mark is not allowed. Similarly, it’s also not accepted if the only difference is a unique character or even a numerical symbol.
- It’s not allowed if the name contains a symbol, character, punctuation mark, or any mark that looks identical as of an existing name.
- It’s not accepted if the name contains a word that is precisely the same as the existing name or the words frequently used.
The “same” name can be registered only if-
- The LLP is a part of the concerned group of the company with the original existing name.
- If the existing company confirms in writing that it has no objection if its name is used
Complaints at the Companies House
One might have to go for changing the name if claims are made if the Companies House agrees that it is ‘Too Like.’ On such occasions, Companies House communicates the concerned company if they think it is equivalent. At the same time, they also suggest what can be done on that matter.
Apart from these, the name chosen can’t be allowed in the following conditions as well.
- If the concerned name of LLP has something offensive, it is also not accepted if the LLP’s name includes something that is ‘sensitive’ in any manner, not just the word. It’s not allowed even if it’s just an expression.
- If the name has anything in common or any kind of link with a government organization or local authorities, it is not accepted. However, if someone takes permission from the concerned organization, it might be permitted. In fact, for using the terms like ‘Accredited’ in the name, one has to seek special permission from the local authority.
We at Spartan Accounting Ltd. can provide all-out help regarding name, including the exceptional cases and permission related affairs.
Go through the following sections to know about the words, for which one needs permission.
- A ‘business name’ is an alternate name that can be used for trading for the concerned registered name. However, there are certain constraints about the business name as discussed below; those are discussed below.
- It must not be containing the terms like ‘Limited,’ ‘Ltd,’ ‘LLP,’ or even ‘Public Limited Company.’
- It must not be having the same trademark symbol as of the existing ones. However, one may register the name of the LLP itself as a trademark for not allowing others to do business under the same name.
Using a ‘business name’
One can trade under the specific registered name or may select another brand name, often touted as the ‘business name.’ However, it is not essential to register the concerned ‘business name,’ though.
It is, however, necessary to include the complete details of the partners associated with the business for meeting needful compliance regarding official documentation. The documents