Learn how to use our free Company Name Availability Checker to verify if your company name is available for CIPC registration. Get suggestions for alternative names if unavailable.
Before registering your company with CIPC, it's essential to check if your desired company name is available. Our free Company Name Availability Checker helps you verify name availability and suggests alternatives if your preferred name is taken. This comprehensive guide explains how to use the checker effectively and provides detailed information about CIPC name registration in 2026.
CIPC requires company names to be:
Navigate to our Company Name Checker tool.
Enter your desired company name (without legal suffix like "Pty Ltd").
Click "Check Availability" to see if the name is available.
The checker displays:
For detailed information and official name verification, use our Company Name Checker tool and always verify with CIPC before proceeding with registration.
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