By filing a document called “Articles of Amendment,” an LLC or corporation can request to change the name of the business. When approved, it means your company will operate under its new name.
Why would a company change its name?
A name change is also a chance to freshen the brand and show consumers that the company is keeping up with the times. Often, a name change simply aligns the company with language already being used by customers. Starbucks, for example, is no longer called Starbucks Coffee, a name that its customers truncated long ago.
What happens when you change your company name?
Updating Your Company Website A company name change might also mean your company website needs an overhaul. Outdated content, incorrect company details and marketing material related to your old company will be no use of you with the changes to your company name.
Do you have to notify state of business name change?
Notify your state of your business name change. Sole proprietor businesses do not have to file with a state, but you still should notify your state’s taxing entity of the new name, for income tax filing purposes. You should also notify your state taxing entity of your new business name for sales tax purposes.
Do you need to tell HMRC about business name change?
Even without staff you will still need to let the taxman know of changes to your business. Submitting of annual accounts will still need to be carried out each year. You can report changes to your business directly to HMRC by following the guidance on this page – 4. Change Company Domain Name
Can a sole proprietorship change their business name?
They can file for a fictitious business name, also called “Doing Business As” (DBA) . If your business is a sole proprietorship or partnership and you want to change your DBA, you can do so by: Canceling the existing DBA and filing for a new one.
