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Have you thought about launching your business in Saudi Arabia but are hesitant because you do not know how to choose a distinctive name that protects your commercial identity?

In Saudi Arabia, reserving a trade name is one of the most important steps to protect and enhance your commercial identity, so it is important to be aware of everything related to reserving a trade name and issuing a commercial register with a reserved name.

What is a reserved trade name?

A trade name is a name used by commercial establishments, employers, or online stores to distinguish and identify. It is one of the most important parts of e-marketing strategies and building and enhancing brand identity.

A reserved trade name is a name that a person or entity has previously reserved through the official authorities concerned with this, such as the Ministry of Commerce in the Kingdom, to guarantee the right to use it exclusively in commercial activities.

The process of reserving a trade name means that it has been officially registered to be legally protected and no other party can use it or register it as a commercial register.

Why is a trade name reserved?

People usually reserve a trade name for several reasons, the most prominent of which are:

1- Ensuring the exclusivity of the trade name and protecting it from use by anyone else.

2- Future planning and reserving the trade name as a preliminary step before starting the activity or issuing a commercial register with a reserved name.

3- Taking into account the commitment to the activities and regulations that prohibit the repetition of trade names or their conflict with already registered trademarks.

4- Giving the business owner sufficient time to prepare well for all aspects of the business activity.

5- It helps to build a distinctive commercial identity for the business activity and also enhances it from the beginning.

Trade name reservation conditions

Several conditions must be met for the trade name to be reserved, the most prominent of which are:

1- The trade name must be appropriate and similar to Islamic ethics and does not affect the public interest.

2- It must be an Arabic name or has been Arabized, and the use of foreign words is not permitted, except for foreign companies registered abroad.

3- The trade name must not be repeated, and it should be unique and consistent with the business activity to be practiced.

4- It must not be close or similar to the name of any governmental or semi-governmental entity.

5- Take care to stay away from all prohibited names.

6- This trade name should not be a family name.

7- This trade name should not contain a direct description of the type of activity or field that the institution practices.

8- The customer is allowed to reserve only three names at most.

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Inquiry about a reserved trade name

The website of the Ministry of Commerce in the Kingdom has made it possible to inquire about trade names with all flexibility and ease, and to make sure whether this name is reserved or not, follow the following steps:

1- Visit the website of the Saudi Ministry of Commerce.

2- Click on electronic services.

3- Choose the trade name inquiry service.

4- Enter the trade name you want to search for.

5- Click on the word search and the result will appear.

You can seek the help of the specialized Etmaam Company that helps you carry out all the procedures related to reserving or issuing a commercial register with a reserved name facing all challenges and resolving obstacles as quickly as possible, taking into account full compliance with all regulations and laws.

Fees for issuing a reserved commercial register in Saudi Arabia

The fees for issuing a reserved commercial register vary depending on the type of establishment, the period of validity of this register, and the type of activity to be practiced as well. Therefore, it is always advisable to check the required fees before starting any procedures. Complete answers to all inquiries and questions related to these procedures.

The most important frequently asked questions about issuing a commercial register under a reserved name.

1- What is the validity period of the reserved trade name?

The validity period of the trade name in the Kingdom is 60 days from the date of reservation, so during this paragraph, the applicant must complete all procedures related to issuing a commercial register using this reserved name.

2- Can I use a trade name reserved by another person?

No, I cannot use a trade name reserved by another person, as when reserving a trade name, this name becomes legally protected by this person and no one may use or register it.

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