S.C. Code Ann. § 33-43-103 – [Repealed eff January 1, 2001] Name | Midpage
§ 33-43-103
S.C. Code Ann. § 33-43-103
[Repealed eff January 1, 2001] Name
(A) The name of each limited liability company must contain the words "limited liability company" or "limited company" or the abbreviation "L.L.C.", "L.C.", "LLC", "LC". The word "limited" may be abbreviated as "LTD." and the word "company" may be abbreviated as "CO."
(B) A limited liability company name may not be the same as or deceptively similar to:
(1) the name filed with the Secretary of State of any limited liability company, limited partnership, professional corporation, or corporation existing under the laws of this State or foreign limited liability company, foreign corporation, or foreign professional corporation authorized to transact business in this State; or
(2) any name reserved or registered under Section 33-43-104, or any reserved name for a corporation or professional corporation existing under the laws of this State, or any registered name of either a foreign corporation or foreign professional corporation authorized to transact business in this State.
(C) The provisions of subsection (B) shall not apply if the applicant files with the Secretary of State either of the following:
(1) the written consent of the holder of a reserved or registered name or filed name to use a deceptively similar name if one or more words are added, altered, or deleted to make the name distinguishable from the reserved or registered or filed name; or
(2) a certified copy of a final decree of a court of competent jurisdiction establishing the prior right of the applicant to the use of the name of this State.