ORC naming guidelines & restrictions
Your business name is your commercial identity. The Office of the Registrar of Companies enforces strict rules to prevent deception, trademark infringement, and improper use of national terminology.
- Distinctiveness: The name must clearly distinguish your enterprise from all existing registered entities in the ORC registry.
- Restricted Words: Words such as 'National', 'State', 'Bank', 'Chamber of Commerce', and 'Chartered' require special statutory clearance.
- Descriptive Clarity: Align your name with the primary ISIC business activities you register to avoid regulatory queries during processing.
