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Further Questions?
- Is a name availability check required before forming a corporation or LLC?
- What is my name is not available?
- What if I want to change the name of my company?
Is a name availability check required before forming a corporation or LLC?
A name availability check is NOT required before forming your corporation or Limited Liability Company (L.L.C.). However, it may be wise to reserve a corporate or L.L.C. name if you are not yet ready to form the entity at this time or have some reason for delaying its formation.
What is my name is not available?
Sometimes your business name may be previously in use by a third party. In such instances, you may consider selecting a new corporate name that does not conflict with another business name in the jurisdiction in which you are incorporating.
What if I want to change the name of my company?
The only way to change the legal name of a state-level entity such as a corporation or LLC is to file an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation/Organization.