State Requirements for LLC Name Punctuation
If you’re starting a limited liability company (LLC), you’ve probably checked your state’s LLC naming regulations before settling on a name for your new business. Most states require that your LLC name include either “limited liability company,” “LLC,” or “L.L.C”. But you might be wondering about the appropriate punctuation — for instance, do you need a comma in your LLC name? States do not dictate the punctuation used in your LLC name. It’s up to the LLC owners, also known as members, whether to use a comma before LLC or not. Naming requirements vary by state, but no state requires a comma in your LLC name.
LLC Name Formatting and Usage
There is not a comma after “LLC.” “LLC” is just an acronym that some companies use to represent themselves as a “Limited Liability Company.” There is no specific reason why a comma should be placed after it, and no companies would write their name with a comma after “LLC.” If you include the company name at the end of a clause, then it’s likely that you’re going to place a comma directly after it.
Consistency in LLC Name Formatting
Whether you use a comma or not in your LLC name, it doesn’t matter. What does matter though is that you stay consistent. If you choose a comma, then make sure to use it on all paperwork and contracts for your business.
Conclusion
As explained above, it is legally acceptable to register your limited liability company either with, or without, a comma before the designation “LLC” or “L.L.C.” Once that registration is completed, be sure that you are consistent in using the exact name you registered, including all punctuation.