Business name availability results
After you search the availability of a business name, you will be provided with one of the following results:
Result |
Description |
Green |
This means your chosen name is available to register. |
Amber |
This means you can apply for your chosen name, but we will need to review your application once you've submitted it to make sure it's available. One of our staff will be in contact with you to advise of the outcome of your application. In some cases, you will require Ministerial consent to register your name. |
Amber (Transfer) |
This means your chosen name is currently going through a transfer of ownership process. Only the new owner will be able to continue with the registration by providing their transfer number. |
Red |
This means your chosen name is not available to register. |