Searching for a state to start a business in? Then put Arizona on your list.
It’s the eighth fastest-growing state and the unemployment rate is low at 3.7%. Plus, there are business-friendly tax and regulatory practices, which makes Arizona even more attractive.
Having a solid plan is one part of running a successful company. But another important part is choosing the perfect name that consumers will remember.
After brainstorming a few potential names, you should do an Arizona business entity search. This will assure you that your final pick isn’t already taken by somebody else. Keep reading to see how you can do so.
Use the Arizona Secretary of State Business Search
The Secretary of State is typically responsible for the state’s business database, so we’d start there. However, in Arizona, it’s slightly different since you’d use the Corporations Commission’s site rather than the Secretary of State’s.
On the Arizona Corporations Commission site, you can do an AZ SOS business search by utilizing several functions. First, there’s the search type, which you can toggle between “starts with,” “contains,” or “exact match.”
Next, you can use one of the four search fields (only one, not a combination of):
- Entity name
- Statutory agent name
- Principal name
- Entity ID
Lastly, there’s the “filter by” section; you can choose between “all,” “domestic,” and foreign” for the entity type. For entity status, your options are “all,” “active,” and “inactive.” As for name type and county, there are numerous choices to narrow down your search.
From there, you can click on either “search” or “name availability check.” We suggest the former since it’ll be more comprehensive.
If there are any hits, you’ll see them on the next page. There will be a list showing the entity IDs, entity names, entity types, entity counties, agent names, agent types, and entity statuses.
Click on any of the entity names to find out more about them. The details you’ll find are:
- Formation date
- Approval date
- Original incorporation date
- Life period
- Last annual report filed
- Annual report due date
- Statutory agent name and address
- Principal information
- Address
- Entity principal office address
Try Search Engines
A handy way you can do an Arizona business search is to use search engines in your internet browser. After entering the potential company name, add “Arizona.” If you’ve got a specific location in mind, or you want to do a more granular search, then type in a city name as well.
Keep an eye out for not only identical names, but also hugely similar ones. Depending on the wording you choose, it may be close enough to land you in legal hot water.
If you’re certain you want a certain company name and it seems to be available, check domain names and social media platforms too. If those are free, buy and register the names so they’re ready to go when you’re done with registering your business.
Use Our Search Tool
Speaking of registering your business, we’ve got a free registration service for you to use. Also, there are add-ons you can pick and choose to suit your budget and needs, so take a look to see which ones appeal to you.
In addition, we have a business name search tool at the top of the page. Just type in the name, select “LLC,” “corporation,” or “PLLC,” and hit “check availability.”
We’ll scour our database to see if you can use that name. If it’s a green light, then you can fill out the form on the next page. After we receive your information, we’ll reach out to discuss your business registration needs further.
Do Your Due Diligence With an Arizona Business Entity Search
You might be excited about starting your own company, but don’t rush things. Before you set things in stone, do an Arizona business entity search to check that your desired name is indeed available.
After doing your due diligence, you can then move on with the registration process without worrying that another business owner will take legal action against you for picking a problematic name. Plus, the check will allow you to reserve domain names and social media handles for extra security.
Sign up with Business Anywhere now to take advantage of our free business registration service. We can help with both LLCs and corporations.
