How do I register my business name with the state?

In order to register your business name with the state of Tennessee, you must first make sure that your business name is unique: no other business in the state can have the same name. Once you have chosen a name, you can then register it with the Tennessee Secretary of State’s office. First, you will need to submit a Business Entity Report online or via mail. This document registers your business name and contact information, and it will also give the Tennessee Secretary of State’s office information about the type of business you’re running. Once your information is submitted and approved, you will receive a certificate of good standing, which officially registers your business name with the state. You will also need to choose a registered agent, which is an individual or entity appointed to accept legal documents or notices from the Tennessee Secretary of State’s office on your behalf. Once you’ve chosen a registered agent, you can then submit an Application for Registration of Fictitious Name form. This form officially registers your business name with the state and makes sure that it is unique. Finally, you may also choose to file for a trademark. This allows you to protect your business name from being used by other companies in the state, and it also helps to protect your business’s brand. You can file for a trademark online or via mail with the Tennessee Secretary of State’s office.

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