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Q: If I become self-employed can I trade under any name?

Feb 17 2010

Answered by: Ashley de Safrin     Ask a question

As a self-employed person you can call yourself anything you wish, but would usually be Joe Bloggs trading as …  I would advise that before choosing a company name you check on Companies House to make sure there is no limited company with a similar name trading in the same activity. This would cause confusion and frustration for both parties.

 
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