Application for Name Reservation by Reusing a Former Company Name by a New Applicant

The reuse of a previously approved reserved company name (former name) by a new applicant is permitted, subject to the following conditions:

1. If the former name is no longer in use and has not been used for more than 12 months, the name may be reserved and used by a new applicant without obtaining a consent letter from the previous applicant who had reserved or used the name.
2. If the former name is still within the 12-month period, the new applicant must obtain a consent letter from the previous applicant. The consent letter must clearly state that the previous applicant consents to the reuse of the former name and does not intend to reserve or use that name again.

Applications for name reservation shall be submitted through CRS by logging in to SSM4U.

More information:

1. CRS Name Search User Manual
2. Guideline on Company Names
3. Section 26 & Section 27 Companies Act 2016