When is it ok to use " Co." at the end of a business name?

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bzelus

Discussion Starter · Aug 5, 2010

So I'm helping with a new start-up, and I need to register the fictitious business name and set up bank account, domain, etc.

My question is when is it ok/cool to use the "Co." at the end of a business name these days? As in; NewLife Co.

Currently the name has been 'NewLife Products and Design', but that is just too long. Now that things are ready to become official- I thought that NewLife Co. works, rather than the current or even NewLife MFG (manufacturing). The business is overseas product/apparel design and manufacturing.

Any advice/opinions is greatly appreciated. Thanx

-bzelus

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aldan

· #2 · Aug 7, 2010

If you're changing your business name to New Life Company, You can use the abbreviation Co. as you please. Personally, I think MFG looks and sounds cooler, but at the end of the day anything goes since I doubt it's a legal issue. I mean hey -- you decide what to name your baby

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TeesForChange

· #3 · Aug 9, 2010

I think it's whatever you prefer and like!

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bomber315

· #4 · Aug 9, 2010

yeah i dont think there is any rules about that... i do know that you cant just use Inc. whenever you want (you have to actually be incorporated)

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splathead

· #5 · Aug 9, 2010 (Edited)

bzelus said:
My question is when is it ok/cool to use the "Co." at the end of a business name these days? As in; NewLife Co.

When you have filed the name with the factitious (assumed) name authority in your area. It's either a city or county license. Start with your city, they will direct you from there.

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bzelus

Discussion Starter · #6 · Aug 9, 2010

Thank you all for your feedback on my question. I appreciate it.

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