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General information about business names
Business names are registered with Consumer and Business Affairs Victoria (Dept. of Justice). For general information about business names, please visit their site.
If someone wishes to register a business name that contains a word protected by legislation, Consumer and Business Affairs Victoria requires that the applicant gain the permission of the responsible authority to use the protected word.
The Architects Act 1991 protects the words "architect", "architectural services", "architectural design" and “architectural design services”. Therefore, if you wish to register a business name containing one of these words, you will have to obtain the Architects Registration Board of Victoria's permission first. This applies even if you are a registered architect.
Please note that the actual registration of a business name is up to Consumer and Business Affairs Victoria. They may decline registration for various reasons. See their website for more information.
I am a registered architect. How do I get Board permission for my business name?
You can write or simply phone the Board. Give the exact business name you wish to register, and a letter of permission will be sent to you. |
I am not a registered architect. How do I get Board permission for my business name?
You must write to the Board requesting permission for the proposed name.
- Give the exact business name you wish to register.
- State who the proprietor of the proposed business name will be.
- Describe the nature of the business to be carried out.
- Include a statement that no claim to offer architectural services will be made.
- You can view an example letter requesting permission.
The Board may not grant permission in all cases. The Board's policy on granting permission for business names may be read here.
If you wish to enquire further, please contact the Board's Inquiries Officer. |
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