Can I reserve my business name?

Once you have settled on a name for your California LLC or corporation, you can reserve the name by submitting a Name Reservation Request. The Secretary of State will grant only one name to your company. A name reservation is good for 60 days, after which the name will be available for registration once again.

What does it mean to reserve your business name?

A business name reservation consists of a filing with the Secretary of State’s office to reserve a business name until you are ready to incorporate your business or form a Limited Liability Company. Generally, a name reservation will be effective and the name that you place on reserve will be on hold for 30-90 days.

How do I check to see if a business name is available in NC?

Contacting the local Secretary of State (SOS) office via Phone or Email is free and is the most reliable way to check your business name availability. Online, you can search for North Carolina business entities for free via the North Carolina Secretary of State website (click here to visit).

How long can a business name be reserved?

2 months
ASIC allows a company name to be reserved for 2 months. This stops anyone but you registering a company with that name until the reservation expires. If you are still not ready, you can extend the reservation for a further 2 months as long as your current one hasn’t expired.

When to reserve a business name in North Carolina?

This form does not authorize the foreign entity to transact business in North Carolina. Form used to reserve a business name for 10 years when a business entity has acquired the “good will” of another business entity.

How to register a business in North Carolina?

You have decided which type of entity you want to form and you have selected your name. The next steps are to prepare the documents and submit them to the Secretary of State. Who is required to register when forming a North Carolina business entity?

When to use a reserved business name form?

Form used to correct statements/minor errors in a document which has been previously filed. Form used to reserve a business entity name for a non renewable period of 120 days. Form used to transfer a reserved business entity name to a new applicant.

Where can I find LLCs in North Carolina?

To broaden your search, North Carolina corporations, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies (LLC) names can be searched on the web HERE. Many search on both the county and state level.