How to Change Your Idaho Business Name

How to Get a New Business Name

While you may feel ready to change your business name right now, there are a few things you may need to do before you change the name. Below we will go over the basics of these preliminary actions.

1) Choose a new business name

The great thing about a business name change in Idaho is that you have a lot of flexibility when choosing your name. Still, some rules will need to be followed. In general, your business’s new name needs to:

• Include appropriate abbreviations or words that indicate what kind of business you run (e.g., LLC, corporation, etc.)
• Ensure that the name is distinguishable from those on file with the Idaho Secretary of State for other businesses

2) Gather information for filing your amendment

To file either Articles of Amendment or an Amendment to Certificate of Organization, you’re going to need a few pieces of information. Below are some of the items you may need to amend your Idaho entity:

• The business’s current name
• The new name
• The date the business adopted the name change
• Whether the Board of Directors or shareholders approved the name change
• The filing fee
• The signature of an authorized officer or director of the business

These requirements may vary depending on whether you are amending an LLC or a corporation. It’s also a good idea to check your business’s bylaws or other governing documents to see if there are specific rules on who must approve name changes or amendments. 

3) File your Idaho amendment

You can file your name change on the Secretary of State’s SOSBiz portal. You can also submit the form through the mail. Note that you may have to pay an additional fee to expedite the amendment. If you still feel a bit lost, that’s okay. Remember, we can help.

After You Change Your Business Name

Once you legally change a business name in Idaho, there are other things you need to consider. Some items you may need to take care of include:

• Updating your name with other applicable government agencies, including local and federal agencies
• Updating banking information
• Making sure your letterhead, email addresses, and other identifying items reflect the name change

Failure to update your name could lead to issues and confusion for you down the road. It might also be a good idea to let your customers know you are changing the name of the business.

We Can Help

Still a bit confused about how to change a business name in Idaho? Changing your business name might seem like a headache, but we can make it easier with our Amendment Filing Service. If you haven’t formed an Idaho entity yet, don’t worry. Our Idaho LLC and Idaho Corporation Formation Services can help you get your business up and running in no time.

Whether changing your business name or starting a new business, we can help keep it compliant with our Worry-Free Compliance Service. This service even includes up to two amendment filings per year, which can be used for name changes or other amendments to the entity. We love seeing our customers grow their businesses to new heights. Check out our services to see what we can do for you!