Company & Business Name Check
Got a name in mind? Run our quick checks for common name rules, then let UV TAX check availability for you – free – before you register.
✔ Free tool✔ Current official rates✔ All states & territories
Check your name
Quick checks run in your browser. Your name is not saved or sent anywhere unless you choose to contact us.
What we check for you – free
- Whether an identical or nearly identical business or company name is already registered
- Restricted, offensive or undesirable words
- Possible clashes with registered trade marks
- Whether a matching domain name may be available
- The right structure for you – sole trader, partnership, company or trust
Ready to register?
Business name registration
$150 + GST plus the government fee.
Learn more →Company registration
Pty Ltd setup from $1,200 + GST.
Learn more →ABN registration
$90 + GST.
Learn more →⚠️ Disclaimer – quick checks only. The checks on this page are a general guide only. They use a short list of common restricted words and do not search any official register, so they cannot tell you whether a name is available. A name that passes these checks may still be unavailable or refused. Registering a business or company name does not give you ownership of the name or protect you from trade mark infringement. This page is not legal advice. Do not order signage, stationery or a website until your name is registered. UV TAX accepts no liability for decisions made using this tool.
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We can check concessions, exemptions and your full tax position. Free consultation and fixed-fee quote.
0466 268 405Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a business name and a company name?
A business name is the name you trade under. A company name is the legal name of a company (for example, “Smith Plumbing Pty Ltd”). A company can trade under its own name or register a business name.
Do I need to register a business name?
Generally yes, if you trade under a name that isn’t your own personal name (for sole traders) or the company’s exact name.
Does registering a name protect it?
No. Registering a business or company name does not give you exclusive ownership of it. A registered trade mark gives stronger protection.
Can two businesses have the same name?
A name generally can’t be registered if it is identical or nearly identical to an existing registered name.
How much does registration cost?
UV TAX business name registration is $150 + GST plus the government fee. Company registration (Pty Ltd) starts from $1,200 + GST. We give you a fixed quote first.