Business Names Annual Renewal
Every year business name registrations must be renewed. The renewal date is in the month which you originally registered your business name. This can easily be done through the online registry, and only takes a few minutes – especially if you have no changes to make. If you do not submit an annual renewal on time you will have to pay late fees. If you fail to submit an annual renewal within two months of the due date for 6 months, your business name registration will expire and you must re-apply to register. If your business name was registered in December, then the annual renewal date will be November. If your business name was registered in January, your filing date will be in February.
Getting a reminder
If you provided a valid email address, you will receive two reminders by email (to the address you provided). The first is on the day before the first day of your annual renewal filing month. You will receive a second reminder 5 days before the end of the filing month.
You will need to confirm any company details or update any changes.
Late fees and Expiry
You have one month to submit your annual renewal. After that time you will have to pay a late fee.
If your annual return is more than 2 months late, your business name will expire and you will have to register a new business name.