Changing or adding to a business name
Would you like to change the name of your business or add an extra business name? This can be easily submitted via a web form.
Changing or adding to a business name
After you have completed the form, you must print it, sign it and send it. This does not require a visit to the Chamber of Commerce in person.
To change your name given in the articles of association, a civil-law notary is required.
Checking a business name
Your business name may not be identical to an existing business name or resemble an existing business name too much. Use the special tool to check whether there is already a business with the same name or one that strongly resembles it. This page will tell you which conditions your business name must meet.
Additional ways to check the business name:
- Check the website of the Benelux Office for Intellectual Property (BOIP) to see if the name has been registered as a Benelux trademark.
- Check the website of the European Trademarks Office to see if the name has been registered as a European trademark.
- Check the website of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to see if the name has been registered as an international trademark.
- Search with the help of an internet search engine whether the name is used by any other enterprise;
- Ask a hosting provider whether the name is being used as a website name or check the name on SIDN.
These checks will give you a clear indication whether you can use a particular business name or not. Please be aware that it can never be completely excluded that the business name is already used by someone else. Ultimately the use of the business name is at your own risk.