Liquidation - Can I then register the company?
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Hi guys,
The title company that I wanted to incorporate is already taken, but it is going into liquidation according to Companies House so where do I stand? Can I make another company? And what is the situation regarding matching a Company name to a website? I know they don't have to be the same, but what are the disadvantages to this?
Thanks
The title company that I wanted to incorporate is already taken, but it is going into liquidation according to Companies House so where do I stand? Can I make another company? And what is the situation regarding matching a Company name to a website? I know they don't have to be the same, but what are the disadvantages to this?
Thanks
I had a friend who with a family member set up a very sucessful but small property/investment company. One person who invested a large sum of money with the business then suddenly decided he wanted their money back. The money was refunded straight away but then they started demanding more money, which started with phone calls then developed into them threatening their family members. They had to hire ex sas security to escort their family about and he now lives in America and the companies been dissolved.
I'd imagine if this company was reformed under the same line of business, it'd cause problems.
I'd imagine if this company was reformed under the same line of business, it'd cause problems.
If you are abolsutely desperate to have the name then I would register a UK company along the following lines
<name> UK Ltd - to differenciate it from <name> Ltd
and then trade as <name>
If you put the correct mandates in place with the bank then they will accept cheques as <name>, <name>Ltd and <name>UK Ltd.
Obviously UK can be changed to suit if thats already taken.
This would keep everything much cleaner (for all you know <name> Ltd may have huge black marks with banks and other possible suppliers that you may share
davidy
PS check <name> is not already trademarked in your field!
<name> UK Ltd - to differenciate it from <name> Ltd
and then trade as <name>
If you put the correct mandates in place with the bank then they will accept cheques as <name>, <name>Ltd and <name>UK Ltd.
Obviously UK can be changed to suit if thats already taken.
This would keep everything much cleaner (for all you know <name> Ltd may have huge black marks with banks and other possible suppliers that you may share
davidy
PS check <name> is not already trademarked in your field!
Point made and understood.
Where do I check trademarks?
davidy said:
If you are abolsutely desperate to have the name then I would register a UK company along the following lines
<name> UK Ltd - to differenciate it from <name> Ltd
and then trade as <name>
If you put the correct mandates in place with the bank then they will accept cheques as <name>, <name>Ltd and <name>UK Ltd.
Obviously UK can be changed to suit if thats already taken.
This would keep everything much cleaner (for all you know <name> Ltd may have huge black marks with banks and other possible suppliers that you may share
davidy
PS check <name> is not already trademarked in your field!
<name> UK Ltd - to differenciate it from <name> Ltd
and then trade as <name>
If you put the correct mandates in place with the bank then they will accept cheques as <name>, <name>Ltd and <name>UK Ltd.
Obviously UK can be changed to suit if thats already taken.
This would keep everything much cleaner (for all you know <name> Ltd may have huge black marks with banks and other possible suppliers that you may share
davidy
PS check <name> is not already trademarked in your field!
Where do I check trademarks?
From Companies House Website
davidy
Companies House said:
2. What checks should I make before using a business name?
It is advisable to consult a solicitor before using a business name. You should also check local phone books and any relevant trade journals or magazines, to see if any other business is already using the name. If it is, you could face legal difficulties.
If you have any intention to trade goods or services, you would be well advised to ensure your business name does not conflict with a registered trademark. It does not have to be identical with a trade mark to cause possible conflict. Problems can arise if a name is judged to be confusingly similar. For further advice, including how to search the Trade Marks Register, contact the Trade Marks Registry of the Patent Office on:
E-mail: enquiries@patent.gov.uk
Website: www.patent.gov.uk
Telephone: 08459 500 505
It is advisable to consult a solicitor before using a business name. You should also check local phone books and any relevant trade journals or magazines, to see if any other business is already using the name. If it is, you could face legal difficulties.
If you have any intention to trade goods or services, you would be well advised to ensure your business name does not conflict with a registered trademark. It does not have to be identical with a trade mark to cause possible conflict. Problems can arise if a name is judged to be confusingly similar. For further advice, including how to search the Trade Marks Register, contact the Trade Marks Registry of the Patent Office on:
E-mail: enquiries@patent.gov.uk
Website: www.patent.gov.uk
Telephone: 08459 500 505
davidy
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