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A legal name identifies the person or entity recognised in the relevant legal and tax records. A trade name is the name under which a business may operate or present itself commercially.<\/p>\r\nThe two names can be different. Understanding the distinction matters when reviewing your GST registration or deciding which detail needs to be updated.\r\n

Example: A business with a brand name<\/h2>\r\nSuppose an individual operates a business under a recognisable shop or brand name. The legal name associated with the proprietor may differ from the trade name used with customers.\r\n\r\nSimilarly, a company may have a registered legal name while marketing its products under a separate business or brand name.\r\n\r\nThe correct entries depend on the actual legal structure and the fields available in the GST registration.\r\n

Which name should you change?<\/h2>\r\nBefore submitting an amendment, identify exactly what has changed:\r\n