In Malta, there are certain restrictions regarding the future name of a business. Here are some of the key restrictions on company names in Malta: Similar Names: The name you choose for your company must not be identical or too similar to the name of an existing company in Malta. The name must be unique and associated with consumers in the future only with your company; Forbidden words: Certain words or phrases are considered confidential. In order to use them, you need to obtain a separate permit. For example, we are talking about terms that are related to banking or insurance business, pharmaceuticals; offensive names. it is forbidden to use in the name of companies offensive, obscene words or words that promote illegal activities; Misleading Names: the name you choose for your future business should not be misleading. Also, it should not imply business activities that the company does not engage in; Royal Family or Government Name: if you wish to use the name of the British Royal Family or any other name, you must obtain prior approval. Before registering a company name, it is recommended to search for the name in the Malta Business Registry. This will allow you to check its availability and make sure that the proposed name complies with all the rules. In turn, the name reservation process allows you to confirm the availability of the name before proceeding with the company registration.