Why use Name Ledger instead of separate name and domain websites?
Name Ledger lets you enter a proposed business name once and see the Australian business-name result beside four matching domain results. If you need ideas, the paid report checks each idea before showing it. You still need to complete any required registrations and further legal checks.
What does the free Name Ledger search check?
It checks the exact Australian business name you enter, plus the matching .com.au, .au, .com and .net.au domains. The check does not register or hold the name or domains for you.
Is an available result a guarantee that I can use the name?
No. It means the name looked available when we checked it. The result can change, ASIC makes the final registration decision, and registering a business name does not give you trade mark protection.
What does ‘review required’ mean?
It means we did not receive a clear yes or no. ASIC may need to review the name, or you may need consent or more information. Treat this result as unresolved until you know what is required.
Why must .com.au be available for a name to appear in the paid report?
.com.au is familiar to Australian customers, so Name Ledger uses it as a product criterion: every name in a paid report must have the matching .com.au available. This is not a legal or auDA requirement. We also prefer the matching .au and show .com and .net.au for extra context.
Does registering a business name protect my brand?
No. A business name identifies the name you trade under. A trade mark is a separate form of protection. If the name will be valuable to your business, consider advice from an Australian trade marks professional.
Is Name Ledger affiliated with ASIC, IP Australia or auDA?
No. Name Ledger is an independent Tech Builders service. We use specialist data services to perform the checks, but the government and industry bodies named here do not operate or endorse Name Ledger.
Why can I run only three free searches?
Each search costs us money to run through our providers. The three-search limit helps keep the service free and available for genuine visitors. After you use the free allowance, you can wait for it to reset, buy three more searches for A$4.95, or order the A$39 report. If you repeat the same search soon afterwards, we may show the recent result again.
Will the paid report show unchecked generated names?
No. A paid report will show five name ideas only after each one passes the required business-name and matching .com.au checks. We will not show a long list of unchecked suggestions.
Can I buy a domain through Name Ledger?
Yes. When a search finds available domains, you can select one or several of them. If the business name is also available, you can place the business name and domains in one basket and use one secure checkout. Some Australian domains require proof that you are eligible. A domain is not yours until the registry confirms the registration.
How much does business-name registration cost?
A one-year business-name registration is A$69 total: the A$47 government fee plus our A$22 service fee. A three-year registration is A$130 total: the A$108 government fee plus the same A$22 service fee. Any selected domains are priced separately and added to the same basket.
Why do I pay before entering all the registration details?
The first payment step authorises your card for the basket total. It does not immediately complete the charge. You then create or access your account and provide the regulated holder details. We recheck the items and complete the charge only when the order can proceed.
How will saved-name monitoring work?
Monitoring starts with a 30-day free trial, then costs A$12 a month. It checks up to five saved names and their matching domains once every 24 hours. You can pause names, remove them, control email alerts and stop future renewals. Cancel before the trial ends and you will not be charged. Monitoring does not reserve anything.
What should I do after a promising result?
Check for similar trade marks and businesses, make sure you are eligible for the domain, decide who will own the name and domain, then register when you are ready. Get professional advice if choosing the wrong name could cause a serious loss.