I am starting my own company. Can you tell me if a certain company name has already been taken?

I am starting my own company. Can you tell me if a certain company name has already been taken?

Information regarding corporations is furnished by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Corporation, Securities and Commercial Licensing Bureau. This agency may be contacted at 517-241-6470. If the business is not a corporation, contact the county clerk in the county where the business is located for d/b/a or assumed names.

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