How to Register a Company Name in Colorado
When starting a new business in the state of Colorado, your business name must be registered with the secretary of state's office. Before registering your company name, you should determine the best structure for your business. This may require professional legal counsel. Once your business structure is decided, you can proceed to register your name. Whereas many states allow you to register a company name using a variety of methods, Colorado only offers one.
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Instructions
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Visit the official website for the Colorado Secretary of State. Click the "Businesses" link that is located underneath the "Divisions" section.
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Look under "Business Organization Information." Click the link labeled "File a Document Creating a New Record."
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Select the type of business name you are registering. For example, you can choose to register a limited liability company, non-profit company or limited liability partnership.
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Enter the business name you would like to register. Click "Search" to determine whether or not the name is available for registration. If the name is already taken by another business, choose an alternate name.
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Complete the online name registration form by entering the business address, mailing address and owner's name.
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Click "Submit." Review your registration information to ensure all of the information is correct.
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Click "Accept." Enter valid credit card information to pay for the filing fee. As of December 2010, the fee to register a business trade name in Colorado is $50.
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