Business Name Similarity Concerns

Summary

Florida law requires business names to be unique. If Lakeland Painting Solutions isnt already registered, you can use it despite its similarity to Lakeland Painting Company. Check with the Florida Division of Corporations for name availability.

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i am starting a business in lakeland florida. It is called “lakeland painting solutions,” and I noticed my competition has a business name of “lakeland painting company.” I just wanted to know if I will run into any issues
Have you checked if "Lakeland Painting Solutions" is already registered in Florida?

General Information:
- Florida law requires businesses to have unique names.
- Check with Florida Division of Corporations for name availability.
I have
Great! If it's not already registered, you should be able to use it. Remember to register your business name to protect it.
so are the names similar at all?
While the names are similar, as long as "Lakeland Painting Solutions" isn't already registered, you should be able to use it. Florida law doesn't prohibit similar names, only identical ones.