Rule 590-7-2-.02. Corporate Name

(1) The name of a domestic corporation or foreign corporation: (a) Must be in compliance with the provisions of the Code; (b) Must consist of only English alphabet letters, Arabic numerals, Roman numerals, and symbols and special characters capable of being reproduced on a standard English (U.S.) keyboard; (c) Must not contain any words which indicate that the corporation is organized other than as a corporation. Words which shall not be used in the name of a corporation include "limited liability company","limited partnership," "limited liability partnership," "limited liability limited partnership," and any abbreviation of such words; and (d) Must not contain the acronym "DBA" or any variations of such acronym. Cite as Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 590-7-2-.02
Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 14-2-130, 14-3-130, 14-5-23.
History. Original Rule entitled "Telephone Inquiries" was filed on June 10, 1987; effective July 1, 1987, as specified by the Agency.
Amended: F. Aug. 7, 1990; eff. Aug. 28, 1990, as specified by the Agency.
Amended: New title "Corporate Name." F. Nov. 26, 2018; eff. Dec. 16, 2018.