Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 590 - RULES OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE
Chapter 590-7 - COMMISSIONER OF CORPORATIONS
Subject 590-7-20 - LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES - NAME
Rule 590-7-20-.01 - Name

(a) Must contain the words "limited liability company","limited company" or the abbreviations "LLC", "L.L.C.","LC" or "L.C.";

(b) May abbreviate the word "limited" as "Ltd." or "Ltd" and the word "company" as "Co." or "Co";

(c) Must be distinguishable on the records of the Secretary of State from the name of any existing entity or active name reservation on file with the Secretary of State pursuant to Title 14 of the Code;

(d) Must consist of only English alphabet letters, Arabic numerals, Roman numerals, and symbols and special characters capable of being reproduced on a standard English (U.S.) keyboard;

(e) Must not contain any words which indicate that the entity is organized other than as a limited liability company. Words which shall not be used in the name of a limited liability company include "corporation," "incorporated," "professional corporation," "limited partnership," "limited liability partnership," "limited liability limited partnership," and any abbreviation of such words;

(f) Must not contain the acronym "DBA" or any variations of such acronym, and

(g) Must not exceed 80 characters, including spaces and punctuation.