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Legal Definitions - corporate name
Definition of corporate name
A corporate name is the official legal designation under which a business entity, specifically a corporation, is registered with the relevant government authority (typically a state's Secretary of State). This is the name that appears on all official legal documents, contracts, and filings, establishing the corporation's distinct legal identity. It is often, but not always, the same as the name by which the company is commonly known to the public or its customers.
Example 1: A Manufacturing Company
Imagine a company that manufactures specialized industrial equipment. While its products might be branded as "Apex Robotics," its official legal registration is under the corporate name "Apex Industrial Solutions Corporation." This corporate name is what would be listed on its articles of incorporation, its annual reports filed with the state, and any major contracts for purchasing raw materials or selling its machinery.
Example 2: A Retail Chain
Consider a popular chain of coffee shops known to consumers simply as "The Daily Grind." However, when the company was legally formed, it registered under the corporate name "Grindstone Coffee Holdings, Inc." This corporate name is used for all legal purposes, such as signing leases for new store locations, entering into agreements with suppliers, and filing its corporate income taxes, even though customers only see "The Daily Grind" on the storefront.
Example 3: A Software Development Firm
A technology startup develops innovative mobile applications. The public and its users know it by its app name, "Connectify." However, the legal entity behind the app is formally registered as "Connectify Digital Innovations LLC." (While "LLC" stands for Limited Liability Company, the principle of a distinct legal name is the same). This corporate name is used for all official business, including securing venture capital funding, registering intellectual property, and hiring employees, ensuring its legal identity is clear and separate from its product branding.
Simple Definition
A corporate name is the official legal designation by which a corporation is known and identified. It is registered with a government authority and used for all legal documents, contracts, and business operations. This name distinguishes the corporation from other entities and is crucial for its legal existence and public identity.
