# Corporations and Associations (GCA)

## Title 1. General Provisions

### Subtitle 5. Entity Names

#### Section 1-504

An entity name must be distinguishable upon the records of the Department from:

(1) The entity name of an entity organized or authorized to transact business in the State;

(2) An entity name reserved or registered under this subtitle; and

(3) The disclosed assumed name adopted by a foreign entity authorized to transact business in this State.

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Md. Code Ann., Corps. & Ass'ns (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)