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What makes Companies House reject a company name?

Last updated: Oct 21, 2026, 17:46 (UTC+08:00)

The name must end in Limited or Ltd, and it cannot be the same as an existing name once punctuation and common words are ignored. Words that suggest a link to government, such as Accredited, need permission from the relevant body first. Offensive names are refused, and a name found too like an older one after a complaint may have to change.

Source: Set up a private limited company: choose a company name, GOV.UK

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