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Visit the Arizona Corporations Commission's eCorp entity search. Choose your “Search Type” (“Starts With,” “Contains,” or “Exact Match”) Enter all or part of your business name in the “Entity Name” box.
Corporations and Limited Liability Companies are advised to check name availability with the Corporation Commission at .
In California, your LLC's name may not contain the words: Bank. Trust. Trustee. Incorporated. Inc. Corporation. Corp. Insurer.
The right name The name must contain the words “limited liability company” or the abbreviations “LLC” or “L.L.C.” It also cannot contain prohibited words that sound like a federal or state agency (for example, “FBI,” or “Treasury”). Most importantly, you must choose a name that is not already in use by another entity.
Contents Follow your state's naming guidelines. Don't pick a name that's too similar to a competitor's name. Choose a name that people can spell and pronounce. Make your name web-friendly. Be memorable but not too unique. Pick a name that's consistent with your brand. Don't limit yourself.
How to check business name availability Perform a simple internet search. One of the fastest and easiest ways to check whether a business name is available is to use a search engine. Check with your Secretary of State. Try a DBA search. Run a USPTO trademark search. Use an online business formation service.
No. A business license is required of all businesses, whereas a DBA is required only if the business is operating under a name different from the name of the owner. In Arizona, all businesses are required to file for a general business license (sometimes referred to as a business tax certificate).
But the law in most states is that unless the DBA name is registered — which is done by making a filing in the state — a sole proprietor/person can only do business under his or her own name, and corporations and LLCs can only do business under the name on their formation document.
Most states require companies using an assumed name to register, however, 13 states (Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Kansas, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Wyoming) do not have a state filing requirement.