Business Names in Australia
When you register a Business name in Australia you seek to obtain a name for a business that is used to distinguish it from other businesses and protect the name. The registration of business names is done through the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Check their website under business names.
To register a business name, you need to check it is not already taken or too similar to other names. The application the ABN (Australian Business Number) of the business if it has one.
It is important to note that registering a business name does not grant exclusive rights to use the name, and it does not provide protection against infringement by other businesses. It also does not provide any legal status to the business; it is a separate process. But others cannot register a similar name to yours.
A business name registration is valid for a period of 1 to 3 years and needs to be renewed every 3 years to maintain it. Business owners should also be aware that they need to check if the business name they want to register is available, as it cannot be identical or too similar to an existing registered business name or company name.
