Are company names case sensitive?

[manlymatt83]

If I registered a company with the IRS and the state of delaware as ABCDEF LLC, could I create the logo, website, business cards, bank account ,etc. as Abcdef LLC or Abcdef, LLC?

 

[nickbits]

Yes

 

[manlymatt83]

Yes

Yes what?

 

[sswingle]

Yes what?

Yes to your question.

 

[guyver01]

depends on what their "logo" is..

cisco is always lowercase.. .cuz that's their style.

 

[mwtgg]

Why would you incorporate in Delaware?

 

[guyver01]

Why would you incorporate in Delaware?

Why do so many companies incorporate in Delaware?

Businesses choose Delaware not for one single reason, but because we provide a complete package of incorporations services. The Delaware General Corporation Law is the most advanced and flexible business formation statute in the nation. The Delaware Court of Chancery is a unique 215 year old business court that has written most of the modern U.S. corporation case law. Delaware's State Government is business-friendly and accessible. Our Division of Corporation is a model state-of-the-art efficiency and our staff provides prompt, friendly and professional service to clients, attorneys, registered agents and others. These factors have all contributed to making Delaware a premier legal home to companies around the world.


and


Why do so many companies incorporate in Delaware?

That's actually a great question because more than half of the Fortune 500 companies are incorporated in Delaware. In fact, many companies will incorporate elsewhere and then later reincorporate in Delaware. So what's so appealing about Delaware? Certainly, not all of these companies are located in such a small state, so why are they incorporating their businesses there? Well, here are five reasons:

Reason #1: It's Cheap

The costs to incorporate in Delaware are some of the cheapest in the country. Currently, only eight states have cheaper incorporation fees than Delaware and even that is a rather recent development. In attempts to attract more business filings, many states have made their filing fees more competitive with Delaware. Even still, Delaware remains one of the cheapest states in the country to incorporate a business in.

Reason #2: You Don't Need to be a Resident of Delaware

When incorporating a business in Delaware, you don't have to worry about any residency requirement, as it's not required for you to be a Delaware resident. This applies to shareholders, officers, and directors.

Reason #3: Non-Delaware Businesses don't pay Delaware Corporate Taxes

If your business doesn't conduct business in Delaware, you're not obligated to pay Delaware corporate taxes. However, it will be required to pay a franchise tax each year.

Reason #4: One Person can Hold all Officer Positions and Serve as Sole Director

This is actually a big benefit because many states require that you name separate people as officers and directors. If your business is relatively small and you're the only person who runs it, this is a big advantage.
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[mwtgg]

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Thanks, poindexter.

 

[guyver01]

Thanks, poindexter.

bah... 2 seconds on Google... search term: Why Incorporate in Delaware

Your powers are weak, old man.

 

[mwtgg]

bah... 2 seconds on Google... search term: Why Incorporate in Delaware

Your powers are weak, old man.

There are some questions Google doesn't have an answer for.

To answer the original question, I'm gonna go with no. I mean, an LLC is a type of corporation, so I wouldn't think you could call yourself one if you weren't structured as such.

 

[Sho'Nuff]

Thanks, poindexter.

To add to Guyver's post, another major reason that most companies incorporate in Delaware is because it has the most sophisticated and well developed corporate law in the nation. Most of the tough issues have been considered by Delaware courts multiple times, whereas those same issues might be a matter of first impression in some states.

 

[guyver01]

To add to Guyver's post, another major reason that most companies incorporate in Delaware is because it has the most sophisticated and well developed corporate law in the nation. Most of the tough issues have been considered by Delaware courts multiple times, whereas those same issues might be a matter of first impression in some states.

well.. i think that woulda been covered under

The Delaware Court of Chancery is a unique 215 year old business court that has written most of the modern U.S. corporation case law.

but.. some mighta found that confusing... so.. :thumbsup:

 

[SphinxnihpS]

Pure ownage.

 

[BoT]

the registrar can care less about the case sensitivity of your your company name.
if your company becomes a registered trademark or you obtain a copyright then case sensitivity is important

for your own sake you should stick with one or the other because a brand builds on consistency.
if you switch back and forth, people will be less likely to remember it