Watch name reservation process and guidelines
Reserving a Business Name
Steps to secure your business name
The name reservation must be completed online by applying through filing agents on the CRA website. The brief name rules are outlined below in Tables A and B.
Table A: List of words not permitted or limited to be registered as company names
| # | Restricted Word / Phrase |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhutan, BTN |
| 2 | Druk |
| 3 | Group of Companies |
| 4 | Partnership / Partnerships |
| 5 | .com, .bt, .gov, and short abbreviations |
| 6 | Royal, Government, Department, political or religious leaders / institutions |
| 7 | Any word against public sentiments |
| 8 | Any word prohibited by other laws or policies |
Table B: The following are examples of identical name applications that will be rejected:
| Existing business name in our register | Name Application that will be rejected |
|---|---|
| Secure Link Services Bhutan Private Limited | Secure Link Services Bhutan International Private Limited |
| Secure Link Services Bhutan Private Limited | The Secure Link Services Bhutan Private Limited |
| Secure Link Services Bhutan Private Limited | Secure Link Services Bhutan Private Limited |
| Secure Link Services Bhutan Private Limited | Secure Link Services Bhutan Limited |