Business Names

• What is a business name?
• Why do I need a business name?
• How do I know if my business name is available?
• Do I need an ABN to register a Business Name?
• Do I need a name for a partnership?
• Do I get a Business Name Certificate?
• How long does it take to register a business name?
• How can I protect my business name?
• How much does it cost to register my business name?
• When do I need to renew my business name?
• What exactly do I get with my $300 free gift vouchers?
• How do I transfer an existing business name to my company?
• How do I stop the transfer of a business name?
• My business name has been cancelled, how can I re-register it?
• When can I renew my business name?
• Can I change my business name?
• Can I upgrade my business to a company and use the same name?
• What does it mean when it says my business name will be manually reviewed?
• What are some common words or phrases that are restricted for use in business names?
• Can I request a review of a business name decision made by ASIC?
• How can I register a business name if my ABN is suppressed?
• Does ASIC provide a certificate of business name registration? If so, am I required to display it?
• Do I need to register for a business name as well as a company name?
• What is the difference between a business name and a trading name?
• For what duration can I register a business name? How much does it cost?
• Can you register two or more Business Names under the one ABN?