Naming an LLC in Delaware

Below are several points to keep in mind when naming an LLC, including naming conventions that are considered acceptable but not required, additions that are considered mandatory and inclusions that are prohibited from Delaware LLC registration.

Mandatory Inclusions

• Your Delaware LLC name must contain either the abbreviation LLC, L.L.C. or the words "Limited Liability Company." You can put a comma after the name and before the foregoing LLC designations if you prefer, but most people choose not to use the comma.
• When you register an LLC in Delaware, if the name you select includes words in a foreign language, a translation must accompany the application for filing the formation.

Your Delaware LLC Name Can Never Contain...

• Any reference to the word "bank," or any variation thereof which may indicate the company is a bank, without the approval of the Delaware Banking Commission. This also goes for words that may mislead the public into thinking you're a medical facility.
• Words the Delaware Secretary of State deems lewd, racist or objectionable.
• The words "Incorporated" or "Inc." because your business is not a corporation, it is an LLC.

At The Owner's Discretion Your Delaware LLC Name Can Contain...

• Any combination of capital and lowercase letters, including an uppercase letter in the body of the name. For instance, "John Doe LLC" or "GreatBuys LLC."
• Numbers as well as letters. For instance, "40 Scott Road LLC."
• Your name or the name of other LLC members.
• Any of the following words in their entirety or in an abbreviated form: company, association, club, foundation, fund, institute, society, union, syndicate, limited or trust.
• Words in foreign languages. As stated above, if the name contains any non-English words, a translation must be submitted along with the application for filing the formation.

For any other questions regarding naming an LLC or Delaware LLC formation in general, contact our team and we'll be happy to help you get started.