A business name is any name that your customers know or recognise your business by. It is not a legal entity (which means it cannot sue or be sued); it is just the name you trade under.

This section provides information and associated links about the registration process, reporting requirements and searching the Business Name Register.

Registering a Business Name
defines a business name and provides access to the Business Names Registration Kit.

How do I register a business name?
describes the registration process.

Restrictions on Business Name Registration
explains the restrictions on registration of certain names.

Responsibilities of a Business Name Owner
details the ongoing responsibilities of a business name owner.

Registering a Business Name Online
explains the process for registering a business name online.

Renewing a Business Name Registration
describes the options for re-registering a business name.

Updating Business Details
explains the process for changing business details.

Cancelling a Business Name
provides details of the business name cancellation process.

Find an Existing Business Name
details the options available for searching the online Victorian Names Register for a business name.

Fees
accesses details of CAV's fees for business name transactions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) - Business Names
provides brief answers to commonly asked questions about business names.