Names protected by legislation
The use of restricted names
Part of: Reserving a name for a new company
There are certain names that are restricted or protected by legislation.
If you wish to reserve any of these names, you may need to contact a government agency for their approval. When applying to reserve the name, you'll need to upload a copy of the approval letter as a supporting document.
Government A-Z — contact details for government agencies
Restricted or protected names
More 'Reserving a name for a new company' guides:
- The rules relating to company names Some company names can't be used for legal reasons or because they're similar to another company.
- Transferring a company name reservation Transfer your reservation of a company name to another person or organisation.