Name of the Organization : Companies & Intellectual Property Office
Type of Facility : Application For Business Name Registration
Country : Dominica
Official Website : http://www.cipo.gov.dm/index.php/businesses-and-companies/business-names
Application For Business Name Registration :
A business name is a name used for a business which- :
** in the case of an individual or partnership, is different from the name(s) of the proprietor(s), and
** in the case of a company, is different from the company’s corporate name.
Related : CIPO Register For E-Filing Dominica : www.statusin.org/5217.html
All business names must be registered. It is an offence to operate a business under a business name which has not been registered.
The law regarding business names is set out in the Registration of Business Names Act [Chap. 78 :46] and the Business Names Rules, 2011.
The application form is slightly different depending on whether the applicant is a sole trader, a partnership or a company.
The forms are :
** Form BN1 Application for Registration of a Business Name by an individual
** Form BN2 Application for Registration of a Business Name by a firm or partnership
** Form BN3 Application for Registration of a Business Name by a company
Download Form Here : http://www.cipo.gov.dm/index.php/forms
e-filing System :
The forms can be completed using our e-filing system. This will enable CIPO to start reviewing your application as soon as you have entered the information. You will need to print the completed forms and obtain signatures before delivering them to CIPO and paying the registration fee.
Fees :
01. Registration $70.00
02. Statement $20.00
03. Each deponent to a Statutory Declaration $10.00
04. Annual fee $50.00
05. Filing of an annual return $20.00
Telephone : (767) 266-3358
Fax : (767) 440-6593
E-mail : cipo [AT] cwdom.dm
FAQ’s :
Who may incorporate a Company?
Any person, who is over eighteen years of age, is of sound mind and does not have the status of a bankrupt may incorporate a company.
Who may incorporate an International Business Company?
Person may singly or jointly with others by subscribing to a Memorandum and to Articles, incorporate an International Business Company (IBC).
Who can register a Business Name?
Any individual, partnership or firm carrying on business in Dominica under a business name other than his or their true names(s) shall register their business in accordance with the Registration of Business Names Act, Chap 78:46 of the Revised Laws of Dominica 1990.
What is Intellectual Property (IP)?
The term Intellectual property (IP) refers to the body of works which is the result of a creative human mind or intellect.
IP protects the interests of creators in their works giving them property rights over their creations. IP rights are protected by national laws and international agreements – treaties and conventions.
What is CIPO?
The Companies and Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) was established under Part II of the Patent Act, Act 8 of 1999. The CIPO is the National Companies and Intellectual Property Registry for the Commonwealth of Dominica and is a Department of the Ministry of Tourism and Legal Affairs.
How can I contact CIPO?
Corner of Turkey Lane & Independence Street
Roseau
00109-8000
Commonwealth of Dominica
Tel : (767) 266 3358/3359
Fax : (767) 440 6593
E-mail : cipoclerk [AT] dominica.gov.dm