Business Names: Rules for Companies & Sole Traders

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About Course

Choosing a business name involves more than finding something catchy. This course explains the rules for limited company names, “same as” and “too like” names, sensitive words, trading names for sole traders and partnerships, trade mark risks, and what details companies must display on signs, websites and stationery.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course summarises GOV.UK and Companies House guidance as at October 2026. It is not legal advice.

What Will You Learn?

  • Choose a company name that Companies House will accept Avoid sensitive words and names that clash with others Understand trading name rules for sole traders and partnerships Display company details correctly

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Limited company names
  • Trading names for sole traders and partnerships
  • Displaying company details

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

Final Assessment

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