Why reserve a business name in Georgia?

Reserving a business name in Georgia protects your desired name before officially forming your company, ensuring that no other entity can register it while you prepare your incorporation documents. The reservation is filed with the Georgia Secretary of State and holds the name for 30 days, with the option to renew.

Key Reasons to Reserve a Business Name:

1. Secure Legal Rights to the Name Early
   Name reservation prevents others from registering or using the same or a deceptively similar name before you file your Articles of Incorporation or Organization.
2. Ensure Name Availability Before Incorporation
   Reserving the name gives you time to confirm availability, check domain name options, design branding, or coordinate with partners and legal advisors, without risking the name being taken.
3. Prevent Delays in Formation
   If your preferred business name is claimed by someone else during the planning phase, it can result in rebranding costs, document revisions, and legal complexity. A reservation protects your investment in the chosen identity.
4. Useful for Foreign or Out-of-State Entities
   Out-of-state businesses planning to expand or register in Georgia can reserve a name in advance while preparing qualification documents.

At One IBC USA, we help clients worldwide secure and register business names in Georgia and other U.S. jurisdictions. Our team ensures full compliance with state naming rules and streamlines your path to company formation.