Coming up with the perfect name for your business is an exciting feeling.
But your LLC name isn’t actually yours until you’ve registered it.
It’s possible that the name could be taken or might be sought after by another entrepreneur.
After you register your LLC name, you won’t have to worry about anyone else in your state using it for business purposes.
This step-by-step guide will teach you how to register an LLC name, even if you’re a complete beginner.
The Easy Parts of Registering an LLC Name
Coming up with a great name is the easy part. Some of you might have had a specific name in the back of your mind for years. Now that you’re ready to move forward with the business venture, you need to verify its availability and then register it.
Lots of people struggle when they love a business name, but they’re not quite ready to start the business itself. They’re afraid someone else will steal the name if they don’t register it quickly.
Fortunately, you can reserve an LLC name even before you start the business itself. Many states allow you to reserve a name for 60 or 180 days without filing any other LLC paperwork.
An LLC name reservation form is typically a one or two-page document that’s easy to fill out and file. This buys you some time to get everything in order and ensures the name is still available when you’re ready to form the LLC.