Restricted Words

The following is a table showing the words that cannot be used based on the type of registration taking place.  This is not an exhaustive list. Some restricted words may be used with the consent of the relevant Authority.

Not for a Domestic Company

  • Credit Union
  • Co-operative
  • Economic Zone
  • Trust
  • Assurance
  • Bank
  • Central Bank 
  • Building Society
  • Chamber of commerce
  • Financial Regulatory Services Commission
  • Government of Antigua and Barbuda
  • Antigua Labour Party
  • United Progessive Party
  • Democratic National Alliance
  • Board of Education
  • Social Security
  • Medical Benefits
  • Inland Revenue
  • Treasury
  •  Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States
  • CARICOM
  • University of the West Indies
  • Antigua State College

Not for a Business Name By Individual | Not for a Business Name By Firm | Not for a Business Name By Corporation

  • Credit Union
  • Co-operative
  • Trust
  • Assurance
  • Bank
  • Building Society
  • Chamber of commerce
  • Chartered
  • Imperial
  • Insurance
  • Municipal
  • Limited
  • Company
  • Corporation
  • Incorporation

Not for Non-Profit Company

  • Limited
  • Co.
  • Corporation