Watch name reservation process and guidelines
Reserving a 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: Elements of Name Rule (Chapter 5 of companies act of Bhutan, 2016)
| 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 |