Rule 590-7-11-.03 - Limited Partnership Name(1) A limited partnership name must contain the words "limited partnership" or the abbreviation "L.P.".(2) A limited liability limited partnership must contain the words "limited liability limited partnership" or the abbreviation "L.L.L.P." or "LLLP". The word "Limited" may be abbreviated as "Ltd." or "Ltd".(3) A limited partnership name or a limited liability limited partnership name may not contain the name of a limited partner unless: (a) it is also the name of a general partner or the corporate name of a corporate general partner; or(b) the business of the limited partnership has been carried on under that name before the admission of that limited partner.(4) The name of a limited partnership or limited liability limited partnership shall not contain any words which indicate that the entity is organized other than as a limited partnership or a limited liability limited partnership. Words which shall not be used in the name of a limited partnership or a limited liability limited partnership include "corporation," "incorporated," professional corporation," "limited liability company," "limited liability partnership" and any abbreviation of such words.(5) The name of a foreign limited liability partnership must contain the words "limited liability partnership" or the abbreviation "L.L.P." or "LLP". The word "Limited" may be abbreviated as "Ltd." or "Ltd". Words which shall not be used in the name of a foreign limited liability partnership include "corporation," "incorporated," professional corporation," "limited liability company," "limited partnership","limited liability limited partnership" and any abbreviation of such words.(6) The name of a limited partnership, limited liability limited partnership, and foreign limited liability partnership:(a) Must consist of only English alphabet letters, Arabic numerals, Roman numerals, and symbols and special characters capable of being reproduced on a standard English (U.S.) keyboard;(b) Must not contain the acronym "DBA" or any variations of such acronym; and(c) Must not exceed 80 characters, including spaces and punctuation.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 590-7-11-.03
O.C.G.A. §§ 14-5-23, 14-9-1102, 14-9-1103.
Original Rule entitled "Limited Partnership Name" was filed on June 10, 1988; effective July 1, 1988, as specified by the Agency.Amended: F. Nov. 26, 2018; eff. Dec. 16, 2018.