Business name availability results

After you search the availability of a business name, you will be provided with one of the following results:

 

Result

Description

Green

This means your chosen name is available to register.

Amber

This means you can apply for your chosen name, but we will need to review your application once you've submitted it to make sure it's available.

One of our staff will be in contact with you to advise of the outcome of your application.

In some cases, you will require Ministerial consent to register your name.

Amber (Transfer)

This means your chosen name is currently going through a transfer of ownership process. Only the new owner will be able to continue with the registration by providing their transfer number.

Red

This means your chosen name is not available to register.

 

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Last updated: 30/04/2014 12:00