National Business Register is the information resource
to help with business registration, providing data for over 10 million UK business, companies, trade marks
and brands. We will show you how to register a business or company, search and select a business name from
our national database and give you essential information and professional advice, including protection
against name copying.
If you are an entrepreneur looking to register as a
sole-trader, business partnership or limited company, you will find everything you need to know with
business registration here.
How to Register a Business
Utilising our detailed database will give you
information on over 10 million UK businesses to ensure the name you choose is unique, giving insight into
your chosen industry so your business will stand out from the crowd.
National Business Register’s search facility is simple
and free to use and will ensure your chosen name is
available to register, without any unlawful or restricted words and terms. Start your search today and let
us help you set up your business today.
We have information throughout National Business Register
on how to register a business you want and ensure this is done correctly within legal guidelines. For over 30
years we have helped many entrepreneurs realise their ambitions by giving access to our unique search facility
and provide protection against ‘passing off’ on successful completion of business registration.
To help simplify the process, we have separated the main
search preferences into colour-coded sections which include Business
Names, Limited Companies, Trade Marks and
Domains. Each section details relevant information for setting
up a business, FAQs and general
business
advice.
One of the benefits of business registration through
National Business Register, as well as our many years of
experience, is the option to additionally set up a free website for your company. We can set up a website to
your
specific requirements using our own web developers and get your new business online as soon as possible.
Business Registration experts since 1984
Our online services ensure you have all the tools
available on how to register a business. All the information throughout the website is free to use to
help structure your business. We understand the many hurdles you may have to overcome when starting a
business and want to make things simple.
Once you are ready to go forward, either apply
online or download our application form to complete. We also
have a freephone number if you would like
to speak to one of our business advisors directly. Call 0800 069 9090 between
9am-5pm weekdays and we’ll
be happy to help further. Alternatively, you can send us an email to sales@start.biz.
Our friendly staff
are on hand to provide a quick turnaround with any queries and concerns.
Business Names
For Sole Traders and Partnerships
Your Business Name is Your Business.
The name of a business is one of its most vital assets.
It’s how you answer the phone.
It’s how people remember you and your products or services.
It’s unique.
Limited Companies
A company is a separate entity to the owners and when registered it
protects against debt and personal losses. The company is incorporated for your use and
trading.
You can register as Limited, LLP, PLC or Guarantee structure.
Trade Marks
The registration of words, initials, logos, monograms, shapes or
signatures
numerals and designs as trade or service marks provides effective protection against
imitators and
prevents copying.
Domain Names
The Internet is a network of data and most businesses must be on
it. We
register your ‘domain’ name which is your internet address, and build your website creating
your
emails and gateway to receive payments from customers.
Free Information
You can access all the full information online, print it off or order brochures. It
is important to understand the various business structures and be confident going into business for
yourself.
All services, are available online including free name availability checks, business
advice, business tips and direct application forms to get your business up and running quickly and
smoothly.
