Trade Name during GST registration
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05 August 2017
What does trade name means.Is it the name by which business is carried on?
05 August 2017
Name of business on which you carried on your business.
02 August 2025
Yes, you're absolutely right.
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### ✅ What Does "Trade Name" Mean in GST Registration?
**Trade Name** refers to the **name by which a business is known to the public** — the name under which it **advertises, sells goods/services, or operates commercially**.
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### 🔹 In Simple Terms:
* It's **not** necessarily the legal name of the person or entity (e.g., "Rahul Sharma").
* It **is** the name under which the business is conducted (e.g., **"Sharma Electronics"**).
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### 🧾 Example:
| Legal Name | Trade Name |
| ----------------------- | ------------------ |
| Rahul Sharma | Sharma Electronics |
| XYZ Enterprises Pvt Ltd | ABC Textiles |
| Anita Mehra | Mehra Boutique |
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### 📌 Where Is Trade Name Used?
* On invoices
* In advertising or signage
* During GST registration (optional but helpful for identification)
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### 📝 Summary:
> **Yes**, a **trade name is the name by which your business is carried on** — different from your personal name or legal entity name, especially if you're a sole proprietor.
Would you like help choosing a good trade name or checking availability?
---
### ✅ What Does "Trade Name" Mean in GST Registration?
**Trade Name** refers to the **name by which a business is known to the public** — the name under which it **advertises, sells goods/services, or operates commercially**.
---
### 🔹 In Simple Terms:
* It's **not** necessarily the legal name of the person or entity (e.g., "Rahul Sharma").
* It **is** the name under which the business is conducted (e.g., **"Sharma Electronics"**).
---
### 🧾 Example:
| Legal Name | Trade Name |
| ----------------------- | ------------------ |
| Rahul Sharma | Sharma Electronics |
| XYZ Enterprises Pvt Ltd | ABC Textiles |
| Anita Mehra | Mehra Boutique |
---
### 📌 Where Is Trade Name Used?
* On invoices
* In advertising or signage
* During GST registration (optional but helpful for identification)
---
### 📝 Summary:
> **Yes**, a **trade name is the name by which your business is carried on** — different from your personal name or legal entity name, especially if you're a sole proprietor.
Would you like help choosing a good trade name or checking availability?
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