Search for a Business Name

This free search facility enables you to search against 10 million registered entities operating in the UK. It is vital that you do not copy the name of an existing organisation in your field there are already 2 million businesses, 2.3 million companies, 1.5 million trade marks, and 4.2 million UK domain names - and there are 25,000 changes each month.

Tips

Don't search for words like "the" "company" "and" etc. Enter key words for your search eg. "Energy Sav" for "Energy Saver Windows" this will give you names beyond what you are searching.

Trade Mark

If a trade mark is cited look in the classes in the Trade Mark section to see if the nature of business of the Trade Mark conflicts with your business.

It is important that you apply to register a name before printing stationery or commencing trading as we will undertake additional comprehensive and detailed searches on your behalf.

You can apply online or download an Application Form (pdf format – 957KB).

Go to our How To Register section for more details.

You can also register an Incorporated Company (Ltd, Plc, Charityetc).

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Your Business Name Search for a Name How To Register Registration Info Name Protection Legal & Tax Advice Restricted Words FAQs Novel Names Business Tips Renewals Print Page	Search for a Business Name This free search facility enables you to search against 10 million registered entities operating in the UK. It is vital that you do not copy the name of an existing organisation in your field there are already 2 million businesses, 2.3 million companies, 1.5 million trade marks, and 4.2 million UK domain names - and there are 25,000 changes each month. Simply enter the name you want to run a report on and click search. Tips Don't search for words like "the" "company" "and" etc. Enter key words for your search eg. "Energy Sav" for "Energy Saver Windows" this will give you names beyond what you are searching. Trade Mark If a trade mark is cited look in the classes in the Trade Mark section to see if the nature of business of the Trade Mark conflicts with your business. It is important that you apply to register a name before printing stationery or commencing trading as we will undertake additional comprehensive and detailed searches on your behalf. You can apply online or download an Application Form (pdf format – 957KB). Go to our How To Register section for more details. You can also register an Incorporated Company (Ltd, Plc, Charityetc).

Search for a Business Name

Simply enter the name you want to run a report on and click search.