How do I check if a company name is registered in Singapore?

How do I check if a company name is registered in Singapore?

On the BizFile+ portal, type in your proposed business name in the search bar at the top of the page and click the “Search” button. If the company name has already been registered, please consider other names or add words to differentiate your proposed name from the registered entity.

How can I verify a company in Singapore?

To check, start by making your way to ACRA and its BizFile website. While it’s mostly used for business registration and compliance filing, the portal also offers free access to its database of company registration numbers.

How do you confirm a company is registered?

To check if a company or business is registered, follow this simple steps:

1. Visit CAC website by clicking here,
2. Type the company name in the field provided without “Plc”, “Limited” or “Ltd”.
3. Check the “I am not a robot” CAPTCHA box.
4. Click submit .

Can I use a company name that already exists in another country?

Yes, someone else can get a trademark for your brand name in another country. Reason being that trademarks are teriitorial in nature which means that you have to get them registered in every country seperately.

How do I verify a business name with CAC?

How to check if a company is registered

1. Visit the CAC’s website.
2. Scroll down the site and click on “Public Search”
3. Insert the RC Number of the company you wish to search (if known) or the full name of the company in the search box and click on “Search”

Can I Check my Singapore company name before applying to Acra?

You can use our name checker tool above to first check if your preferred Singapore company name is available before applying to ACRA. Is it easy to get my Singapore company name approved by ACRA?

What does Acra stand for?

The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) is the national regulator of business entities, public accountants and corporate service providers in Singapore. A Singapore Government Agency Website

How do I check my company name availability in Singapore?

Check your Singapore company name availability! This is required. Read the Terms of Use. Before the company name can be approved by ACRA, the name availability can be searched online and the company name is subject to the following guidelines: The name cannot be identical to an existing business in Singapore.

How do I get a matching domain name with Acra?

Registering a company name with ACRA does not give you ownership rights to a matching domain name. Registration of domain names is on a first come first serve basis. If you want to register a domain name ending with .sg or .com.sg for your company, you can approach the registrars accredited by the Singapore Network Information Centre (SGNIC).