Corporations have name endings that must be used in the name of the corporation. Generally, these are used to distinguish a corporation from an unincorporated entity. Listed below are some of the more common name endings used in Delaware. If you wish to use a name ending not shown below, we will contact the Division of Corporations to inquire about its permitted use. This list is not intended to be exhaustive and restrictions may apply:

Corporations

• Association
• Company
• Corporation
• Club
• Foundation
• Fund
• Incorporated
• Institute
• Limited
• Society
• Syndicate
• Union
• Abbreviation of the above, with or without punctuation.
• The word Bank is restricted in its use.

Limited Liability Company (these 3 only)

• Limited Liability Company
• L.L.C.
• LLC