Company name and trade mark checker

Check that the company name or trade mark you are thinking of using for your business is not already registered or too similar to an existing one.

You should look at your prospective company names and trade marks together if you want to try to secure both for your business. Check them to ensure you won't be infringing someone else's trade mark.

The Companies House company name availability checker will give you an indication of the availability of your proposed company name. The service is free of charge which enables you to search for information on more than two million companies.

Use Companies House company name availability checker

Read more about trade marks and learn how to search for trade marks.