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STATE CORPORATION: REQUIRED TO BE IN THE NAME LLC: REQUIRED TO BE IN THE NAME CORPORATION: RESTRICTIONS ON THE NAME LLC: RESTRICTIONS ON THE NAME Alabama Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; or any abbreviation of either Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “LLC”; or L.L.C Same as the limitation that applies to corporations Alaska Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Company”; “Incorporated”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof Arizona Name must contain: “Association”; “Bank”; “Corporation”; “Company”; “Incorporated”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof or language of like import in another language Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “L.L.C.”; “LLC”; “Limited”; “Ltd.”; “Company”; or “Co.” Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “Limited Company”; “L.L.C.”; “L.C.”; “LLC”; “LC”; or lower case variations thereof Cannot use a name that contains any word or phrase that indicates or implies that the entity is engaged in a business that the entity is not authorized by law to pursue Cannot use a name that contains: “city”; “borough”; or “village”; or terms implying that the entity is a municipality Cannot contain language stating or implying that the entity is organized for any purpose not permitted by the articles of incorporation or not permitted by law Cannot contain “Limited Liability Company”; “Limited Company” or any abbreviations thereof Cannot contain language stating or implying that the entity is organized for any purpose not permitted by the articles of formation or not permitted by law Cannot contain “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; or “Association” or any abbreviations thereof Cannot contain “Bank”; “Deposit”; “Credit Union”; “Trust”; or “Trust Company”, separately or in combination, unless the LLC is licensed as one of these Arkansas Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Company”; “Incorporated”; or an abbreviation thereof Cannot contain any word or phrase that is prohibited by law or that indicates or implies the entity was organized for any purpose other than a purpose contained in the articles of incorporation Also, the name cannot end No limitations expressly stated in the statute Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “Limited Company”; “L.L.C.”; “L.C.”; “LLC”; “LC”; “Limited”; “Ltd.”; “Company”; or Same as the limitation that applies to corporations “Co.” STATE with “Company” or the abbreviation “Co.” if either is immediately preceded by “and” or any symbol for “and” CORPORATION: REQUIRED TO BE IN THE NAME LLC: REQUIRED TO BE IN THE NAME CORPORATION: RESTRICTIONS ON THE NAME LLC: RESTRICTIONS ON THE NAME California Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Limited”’ or an abbreviation thereof Name must contain, as the last word: “Limited Liability Company”; “LLC”; “L.L.C.”; “Limited”; “Ltd.”; “Company”; “Co.” Cannot contain the words “Bank”; “Trust”; “Trustee”; or any related word unless licensed as such Cannot contain the words “Bank”; “Trust”; “Trustee”; or any related word unless licensed as such Also, cannot contain “Corporation” or “Incorporated” or any abbreviation thereof Colorado Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Company”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof Cannot contain any term the inclusion of which would violate any state law Cannot contain “Cooperative” or its abbreviation or derivations Connecticut Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Company”; “Incorporated”; “Limited”; “Societa per Azioni”; or an abbreviation thereof Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “Ltd Liability Company”; “Limited Liability Co.”; “Ltd.”; “Liability Co.”; “Limited”; “L.L.C.”; “LLC”; or “Ltd.” Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “L.L.C.”; “LLC”; “Limited”; “Ltd.”; “Company”; “Co.” Cannot contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for a purpose other than permitted in its articles of incorporation No limitations expressly stated in the statute Delaware Name must contain: “Association”; “Company”; “Corporation”; “Club”; “Foundation”; “Fund”; “Incorporated”; “Institute”; “Society”; “Union”; Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “L.L.C.”; “LLC”; “Association”; “Company”; “Corporation”; “Club”; “Foundation”; “Fund”; Cannot contain the word “Bank,” or any variation thereof, unless the entity is a licensed financial institution; however, such words can be used in a context clearly not referring to banking business or otherwise likely to No limitations expressly stated in the statute “Syndicate”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof or language of like import in another language “Incorporated”; “Institute”; “Society”; “Union”; “Syndicate”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof or language of like import CORPORATION: REQUIRED TO BE IN THE NAME LLC: REQUIRED TO BE IN THE NAME CORPORATION: RESTRICTIONS ON THE NAME District of Columbia Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Company”; “Incorporated”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “Limited Company”; “L.L.C.”; “LLC”; “L.C.”; “LC”; “Limited”; “Ltd.”; “Company”; or “Co.” Cannot contain language indicating or implying that the corporation is organized for a purpose other than a purpose contained in articles Also, cannot contain the words “Bank”; “Banking”; “Credit Union”; “Insurance”; or words of similar import, without the prior approval of the Mayor No limitations expressly stated in the statute Florida Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Company”; “Incorporated”; or an abbreviation thereof Name must contain, as the last word: “Limited Liability Company”; “L.L.C.”; “LLC”; “Limited”; “Ltd.”; “Company”; or “Co.” Cannot contain language stating or implying that the entity is organized for an impermissible purpose, connected with a state or federal government agency, or chartered under US law Same as the limitations that apply to corporations Georgia Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Company”; “Incorporated”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof or language of like import in another language Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “Limited Company”; “L.L.C.”; “LLC”; “L.C.”; “LC”; “Limited”; “Ltd.”; “Company”; or “Co.” Name cannot exceed 80 characters including spaces and punctuation Also, cannot contain language stating or implying that the entity is organized for an impermissible purpose Cannot contain obscene language Same as the limitations that apply to corporations STATE mislead the public LLC: RESTRICTIONS ON THE NAME STATE CORPORATION: REQUIRED TO BE IN THE NAME LLC: REQUIRED TO BE IN THE NAME CORPORATION: RESTRICTIONS ON THE NAME Hawaii Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof No requirements expressly stated in the statute Cannot contain language falsely stating or implying government affiliation or stating or implying that the corporation is organized for an impermissible purpose, i.e., a purpose not stated in the articles of incorporation or a purpose not permitted by state law Idaho Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Company”; “Incorporated”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof or words or abbreviations of like import in another language; provided that “Company” or “Co.” cannot be used if immediately preceded by “and” or a symbol or abbreviation for “and” Name must contain, separate and apart from any other word or abbreviation: “Corporation”; “Company”; “Incorporated”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “Limited Company”; “L.L.C.”; “LLC”; “L.C.”; “LC”; “Limited”; “Ltd.”; “Company”; or “Co.” Illinois Name must contain: “Limited liability company”; “L.L.C.”; or “LLC” Also, if organized as a low-profit limited liability company, name must contain “L3C” If organized to accept and execute trusts, name must contain the word “trust” Cannot contain language falsely stating or implying government affiliation or stating or implying that the corporation is organized for a purpose other than a purpose stated in the articles of incorporation and not prohibited by by state law Cannot contain language that indicates or implies that the corporation is authorized or empowered to conduct the business of insurance, assurance, indemnity or the acceptance of savings deposits; acting as a corporate fiduciary; or banking, unless allowed by state agency regulating such activities LLC: RESTRICTIONS ON THE NAME No limitations expressly stated in the statute No limitations expressly stated in the statute Cannot contain “Corporation”; “Corp.”; “Incorporation”; “Inc.”; “Ltd.”; “Co.”; “Limited Partnership” or “L.P.” STATE CORPORATION: REQUIRED TO BE IN THE NAME LLC: REQUIRED TO BE IN THE NAME CORPORATION: RESTRICTIONS ON THE NAME LLC: RESTRICTIONS ON THE NAME Indiana Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Company”; “Incorporated”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof or language of like import in another language Name must conatin: “Limited Liability Company”; “Limited Company”; “L.L.C.”; “LLC”; “L.C.”; “LC”; “Limited”; “Ltd.”; “Company”; or “Co.” Cannot contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for impermissible purpose, i.e., a purpose not stated in the articles of incorporation or a purpose not permitted by state law No limitations expressly stated in the statute Iowa Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Company”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof or language of like import in another language Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “Limited Company”; “L.L.C.”; “LLC”; “L.C.”; “LC”; “Limited”; “Ltd.”; “Company”; or “Co.” Cannot contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for impermissible purpose, i.e., a purpose not stated in the articles of incorporation or a purpose not permitted by state law No limitations expressly stated in the statute Kansas Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Company”; “Limited”; “Association”; “Church”; “College”; “Club”; “Foundation”; “Fund”; “Institute”; “Society”; “Union”; “University”; “Syndicate”; or an abbreviation thereof or language of like import in another language Does not apply to banks Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “Limited Company”; “L.L.C.”; “L.C.”; “LLC”; “LC”; “Company”; “Association”; “Club”; “Foundation”; “Fund”; “Institute”; “Society”; “Union”; “Syndicate”; “Limited”; “Trust”; or abbreviations of like import No limitations expressly stated in the statute No limitations expressly stated in the statute STATE CORPORATION: REQUIRED TO BE IN THE NAME LLC: REQUIRED TO BE IN THE NAME CORPORATION: RESTRICTIONS ON THE NAME LLC: RESTRICTIONS ON THE NAME Kentucky Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Company”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof or language of like import in another language Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “Limited Company”; “L.L.C.”; “LLC”; “L.C.”; “LC”; “Limited”; “Ltd.”; “Company”; or “Co.” Cannot contain language stating or implying that the corporation organized for an impermissible purpose, i.e., a purpose not stated in the articles of incorporation or a purpose not permitted by state law No limitations expressly stated in the statute Louisianna Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof; provided that “Company” or “Co.” cannot be used if immediately preceded by “and” or “&” Name must contain: “Limited liability company”; “L.L.C.”; “LC”; Also, if organized as a low-profit limited liability company, name must contain “L3C” Cannot contain words referring to a licensed profession, business or industry unless approved by the relevant state agency Cannot contain words referring to a licensed profession, business or industry unless approved by the relevant state agency Also, cannot contain words deceptively or falsely implying a charitable or nonprofit nature Maine No requirements expressly stated in the statute Cannot contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for an impermissible purpose, i.e., a purpose not stated in the articles of incorporation or a purpose not permitted by state law Cannot contain language that is obscene, inappropriately promotes abusive or unlawful activity or falsely suggests an association with public institutions Maryland Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof; provided that “Company” or “Co.” Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “Limited Company”; “L.L.C.”; “LLC”; “L.C.”; “LC”; “Limited”; “Ltd.”; “Company”; or “Co.” Also, if organized as a low-profit limited liability company, name must contain “L3C” Name must contain: “Limited liability company”; “L.L.C.”; “LLC”; “L.C.”; or “LC” Also, a benefit limited Cannot contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for an impermissible purpose, i.e., a purpose not stated in Cannot contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for an impermissible purpose, i.e., a purpose not stated in cannot be used if immediately preceded by “and” or “&” liability company name must include “Benefit limited liability company”; “Benefit L.L.C.”; “Benefit LLC”; “Benefit LC” ;or “Benefit LC” LLC: REQUIRED TO BE IN THE NAME the articles of incorporation or a purpose not permitted by state law the articles of formation or a purpose not permitted by state law CORPORATION: RESTRICTIONS ON THE NAME LLC: RESTRICTIONS ON THE NAME STATE CORPORATION: REQUIRED TO BE IN THE NAME Massachusetts Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Company”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “Limited Company”; “L.L.C.”; “L.C.”; “LLC”; or “LC” Cannot contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for an impermissible purpose, i.e., a purpose not stated in the articles of incorporation or a purpose not permitted by state law No limitations expressly stated in the statute Michigan Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Company”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “Limited Company”; “L.L.C.”; “LLC”; “L.C.”; or “LC” Also, if organized as a lowprofit limited liability company, name must contain “L3C” Cannot contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for an impermissible purpose Cannot contain “Corporation,” “Incorporated” or abbreviations thereof Minnesota Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof “Company” or “Co.” may be used provided they are not immediately preceded by “and” or “&” Name must contain: “Limited liability company”; or “LLC” Cannot contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for an impermissible purpose Cannot contain “Bank,” “Industrial Bank,” “Deposit,” “Surety,” “Security,” “Trust” or “Trust company” unless that is its business or it is clear that the business conducted does not include banking Cannot contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for an impermissible purpose, i.e., a purpose not stated in the articles of incorporation or a purpose not permitted by state law Cannot contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for an impermissible purpose Cannot contain “Corporation,” “Incorporated” or abbreviations thereof STATE CORPORATION: REQUIRED TO BE IN THE NAME LLC: REQUIRED TO BE IN THE NAME CORPORATION: RESTRICTIONS ON THE NAME LLC: RESTRICTIONS ON THE NAME Mississippi Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Company”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “L.L.C.”; or “LLC”; Cannot contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for an impermissible purpose, i.e., a purpose not stated in the articles of incorporation or a purpose not permitted by state law Cannot contain “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Limited” or “Limited Partnership” or abbreviations thereof; “Bank,” “Trust,” “Trustee,” “Insurer” or “Insurance Company” Missouri Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Company”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “Limited Company”; “L.L.C.”; “LLC”; “L.C.”; or “LC” Cannot contain (1) “Corporation”; “Incorporated”;“Limite d” or “Limited partnership” or abbreviations thereof or (2) words deceptively or falsely asserting a charitable/non-profit nature Montana Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Company”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof or language of similar meaning in another language Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “Limited Company”; “L.L.C.”; “LLC”; “L.C.”; “LC”; “Limited”; “Ltd.”; “Company”; or “Co.” Cannot contain language stating or implying that the corporation is (1) organized for an impermissible purpose, i.e., a purpose not stated in the articles of incorporation or a purpose not permitted by state law, or (2) is a governmental agency Cannot contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for an impermissible purpose or language stating or implying that it is an entity other than a corporation Nebraska Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Company”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof or language of like import in Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “Limited Company”; “L.L.C.”; “LLC”; “L.C.”; “LC”; Cannot contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for an impermissible purpose, i.e., a purpose not stated in No limitations expressly stated in the statute Cannot contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for an impermissible purpose, or the words “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Limited”; “Limited Partnership”; “Limited Liability Limited Partnership”; “Association” or abbreviations thereof another language; except that a corporation authorized to conduct a banking business can use the word :bank” STATE Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey “Limited”; “Ltd.”; “Company”; or “Co.” the articles of incorporation or a purpose not permitted by state law CORPORATION: REQUIRED TO BE IN THE NAME LLC: REQUIRED TO BE IN THE NAME CORPORATION: RESTRICTIONS ON THE NAME LLC: RESTRICTIONS ON THE NAME A name appearing to be that of a natural person and containing a given name or initials must not be used as a corporate name except with an additional word or words such as “Incorporated,” “Limited,” “Inc.,” “Ltd.,” “Company,” “Co.,” “Corporation,” “Corp.,” or other word which identifies it as not being a natural person Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof or language of like import in another language Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “Limited Company”; “L.L.C.”; “LLC”; “L.C.”; “LC”; “Limited”; “Ltd.”; “Company”; or “Co.” No limitations expressly stated in the statute Entity must obtain consent from appropriate agency to use terms related to licensed professions or home-owners associations Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company’’; “L.L.C.’’; or a similar abbreviation Cannot contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for an impermissible purpose, i.e., a purpose not stated in the articles of incorporation or a purpose not permitted by state law Cannot contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for an impermissible purpose, i.e., a purpose not stated in the articles of formation or a purpose not permitted by state law Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Company”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof or language of like import in another language Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company’’; or “L.L.C.’’ Cannot contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for an impermissible purpose Cannot use the name of any dissolved corporation Cannot contain any word, phrase or abbreviation prohibited or restricted by any other statute, unless restrictions are complied with CORPORATION: REQUIRED TO BE IN THE NAME LLC: REQUIRED TO BE IN THE NAME before one year has passed CORPORATION: RESTRICTIONS ON THE NAME New Mexico Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Company”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “Limited Company”; “L.L.C.”; “LLC”; “L.C.”; “LC”; “Limited”; “Ltd.”; “Company”; or “Co.” Cannot contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for an impermissible purpose, i.e., a purpose not stated in the articles of incorporation or a purpose not permitted by state law No limitations expressly stated in the statute New York Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “L.L.C.”; or “LLC” Cannot contain language considered obscene, indecent, derogatory or that states or implies any unlawful activity Cannot contain words related to licenses professions or businesses without consent from appropriate state agency Cannot contain: “Board of Trade”; “Chamber of Commerce”; “Community Renewal”; “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Partnership”; “State Police”; “State Trooper”; “Tenant Relocation”; “Urban Development” or “Urban Relocation” North Carolina Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Company”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “L.L.C.”; “LLC”; “Ltd Liability Co.”; “Limited Liability Co.”; or “Ltd Liability” Also, low-profit limited liability company must contain the words “Low-Profit Limited Liability Company” or the abbreviation “L3C” Cannot contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for an impermissible purpose, i.e., a purpose not stated in the articles of incorporation or a purpose not permitted by state law Cannot contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for an impermissible purpose, i.e., a purpose not stated in the articles of formation or a purpose not permitted by state law CORPORATION: LLC: REQUIRED CORPORATION: LLC: STATE STATE LLC: RESTRICTIONS ON THE NAME REQUIRED TO BE IN THE NAME TO BE IN THE NAME North Dakota Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Company”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof Ohio Oklahoma Oregon RESTRICTIONS ON THE NAME RESTRICTIONS ON THE NAME Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “L.L.C.”; or “LLC” Cannot contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for an impermissible purpose Cannot contain “Limited Liability Company”; “Limited Partnership”; “Limited Liability Limited Partnership”; or an abbreviation thereof Cannot contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for an impermissible purpose Cannot contain “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Limited”; “Limited Partnership”; “Limited Liability Limited Partnership”; or an abbreviation thereof Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Company”; or an abbreviation thereof Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “LLC”; “L.L.C.”; “Limited”; “Ltd.”; or “Ltd Cannot contain any language that indicates or implies that the corporation is connected with a government agency of Ohio, another state or the United States No limitations expressly stated in the statute Name must contain: “Association”; “Company”; “Corporation”; “Club”; “Foundation”; “Fund”; “Incorporated”; “Institute”; “Society”; “Union”; “Syndicate”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof or language of like import in a foreign country or jurisdiction Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Company”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “Limited Company”; “L.L.C.”; “LLC”; “L.C.”; “LC”; “Limited”; “Ltd.”; “Company”; or “Co.” Cannot contain “Savings and Loan”; “Building and Loan”; “Savings Association”; “Savings Bank”; or combination of such terms unless it is authorized to conduct business as such an association No limitations expressly stated in the statute Name must conatin: “Limited Liability Company”; “L.L.C.”; or “LLC” Cannot contain the word “Cooperative” Cannot contain “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Limited”; “Limited Partnership”; “Limited Liability Limited Partnership” or abbreviations thereof Cannot contain STATE CORPORATION: RESTRICTIONS ON THE NAME obscene language LLC: RESTRICTIONS ON THE NAME Name must contain: “Company”; “Limited”; “Limited liability company”; or an abbreviation thereof Cannot contain terms related to licensed professions, institutions or businesses without consent from the appropriate state agency Cannot contain language considered obscene, indecent, derogatory or that states or implies any unlawful activity Cannot contain terms related to licensed professions, institutions or businesses without consent from the appropriate state agency Cannot contain language considered obscene, indecent, derogatory or that states or implies any unlawful activity Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “L.L.C.”; “LLC”; “l.l.c”; or “llc” Effective July 1, 2012, a low-profit limited liability company name must end with “LowProfit Limited Liability Company,” “L3C” or “l3c” Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “Limited Company”; “L.L.C.”; “LLC”; “L.C.”; “LC”; “Limited”; “Ltd.”; “Company”; or “Co.” Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “Limited Company”; “L.L.C.”; “LLC”; “L.C.”; “LC” ; “Limited”; or “Ltd.” No limitations expressly stated in the statute No limitations expressly stated in the statute Cannot contain language considered obscene, indecent, derogatory or that states or implies any unlawful activity No limitations expressly stated in the statute Cannot contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for an impermissible purpose, i.e., a purpose not stated in the articles of incorporation or a No limitations expressly stated in the statute CORPORATION: REQUIRED TO BE IN THE NAME LLC: REQUIRED TO BE IN THE NAME Pennsylvania Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Company”; “Incorporated”; “Limited”; “Association”; “Fund”; “Syndicate”; or an abbreviation thereof or language of like import in another language Rhode Island Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Company”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof South Carolina Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Company”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof or language of like import in another language South Dakota Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Company”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof or language of like import in another language “Company” “Co.” purpose not permitted by state law STATE CORPORATION: REQUIRED TO BE IN THE NAME LLC: REQUIRED TO BE IN THE NAME CORPORATION: RESTRICTIONS ON THE NAME LLC: RESTRICTIONS ON THE NAME Tennessee Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Company”; or an abbreviation thereof or language of like import in another language Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “L.L.C.”; or “LLC” or words or abbreviations of like import in another language Same as the restrictions that apply to corporations Texas Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Company”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Company”; or an abbreviation thereof or language of like import in another language; except that the Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “Limited Company”; or an abbreviation thereof Cannot contain language Stating or implying that the entity is organized for impermissible purpose Cannot contain language stating implying the entity: (1) does business or has the power to business for which authorization is required unless such authorized has been granted; (2) is organized as, affiliated with or sponsored by, any fraternal, veterans’, service, religious, charitable or professional organization unless certified in writing or (3) is an agency or instrumentality of, affiliated with or sponsored by the United States or Tennessee or a subdivision or agency thereof, unless certified in writing Cannot contain language stating or implying that the entity is organized for an impermissible purpose Cannot contain language stating or implying that the entity is organized for an impermissible purpose Cannot contain specific terms related to Olympics prohibited without Cannot contain language stating or implying that the entity is organized for an impermissible purpose Cannot contain the words “Corporation”; “Incorporation”; Utah Name must contain: “Limited company”; “Limited liability company”; “L.C.”; “LC”; “L.L.C.”; “LLC” After July 1, 2012, No limitations expressly stated in the statute foregoing does not apply to depository institutions “Company” may be abbreviated as “Co.” consent or the words “University”; “College”; “Institute”; or “Institution” without written consent “Association”; “Limited”; “Limited Partnership,” or any abbreviation thereof (effective until July 1, 2012) CORPORATION: REQUIRED TO BE IN THE NAME LLC: REQUIRED TO BE IN THE NAME CORPORATION: RESTRICTIONS ON THE NAME LLC: RESTRICTIONS ON THE NAME Vermont Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Company”; or an abbreviation thereof or language of like import in another language Cannot contain language stating or implying that the entity is organized for an impermissible purpose Cannot contain “Cooperative’” or abbreviation thereof unless the corporation is a cooperative No limitations expressly stated in the statute Virginia Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Company”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “Limited Company;” “L.L.C.”; “LLC”; “L.C.”; “LC”; “Limited”; “Ltd.”; “Company”; or “Co.” Name must contain: “Limited liability company”; “Limited company”; “LLC”; “LC”; “L.L.C.”; or “L.C.” Cannot contain language stating or implying that corporation will engage in businesses as a bank or trust company, insurance company, savings and loan association or savings bank, railroad or other public service company, unless this is its business Also, only urban redevelopment corporations may use the word “redevelopment” Cannot contain “Corporation;” “Incorporated”; “Limited Partnership” or abbreviations thereof Washington Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Company”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “Limited Liability Co.”; “L.L.C.”; or “LLC” Cannot contain language stating or implying that the entity is organized for an impermissible purpose Cannot contain the words (1) “Bank”; “Banking”; “Banker”; “Trust”; “Cooperative” or any combination thereof, (2) “Industrial” or “Loan” or (3) any Cannot contain “Corporation”; “Incorporate”; “Association;” “Limited”; “Limited Partnership”; “Limited Liability Limited Partnership” or abbreviations thereof STATE STATE combination of: “Building,” “Savings,” “Loan,” “Home,” “Association” and “Society” CORPORATION: RESTRICTIONS ON THE NAME CORPORATION: REQUIRED TO BE IN THE NAME LLC: REQUIRED TO BE IN THE NAME LLC: RESTRICTIONS ON THE NAME West Virginia Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Company”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof Cannot contain language stating or implying that the entity is organized for an impermissible purpose No limitations expressly stated in the statute Wisconsin Name must contain: “Corporation”; “Incorporated”; “Company”; “Limited”; or an abbreviation thereof Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “Limited Company”; “L.L.C.”; “LLC”; “L.C.”; “LC”; “Limited”; “Ltd.”; “Company”; or “Co.” Name must end with: “Limited Liability Company”; “Limited Liability Co.”; “L.L.C.”; or “LLC” Cannot contain language stating or implying that the entity is organized for an impermissible purpose Cannot contain language stating or implying that the entity is organized for an impermissible purpose Wyoming No requirements expressly stated in the statute Name must contain: “Limited Liability Company”; “LLC”; “L.L.C.”; “Limited Company”; “LC”; “L.C.”; “Ltd Liability Company”; “Ltd Liability Co.”; or “Limited Liability Co.” In addition, a low-profit limited liability company name must contain “L3C”; “l3c”; “Low Profit Ltd Liability Company”; “Low Profit Ltd Liability Co.”; or “low-profit limited liability co.” Cannot contain language stating or implying that the entity is organized for an impermissible purpose Cannot contain terms implying that the LLC is a corporation, statutory close corporation or nonprofit corporation