ok, I am after some of your advice.

I am planning to set up as a sole trader, but rather than using my own name: for example; joe blogg fruit and veg, I'd rather use a catchy busis name like nicey nicey fruit and veg :-) That's not the nature of my business idea or even the name but it gives you an idea. lol.

Anyway, I've checked everywhere to see if my business name is in use and more importantly whether someone is currently using the name and trading in the same field. Nobody is, much to my relief

So, am I correct in thinking that if nobody is using the name, I can simply use it. I will however state my full name on things like receipts and letterheads, in such a way: J. bloggs trading as Nicey Nicey fruit and veg.

 

Am I on the right path? basically I am just a bit confused about whether I need to resister this business name on some kind of register and pay to use , even though it is unlikely someone will copy it?

 

Your help and advice would be much appreciated, thanks