You cannot incorporate a company using any name you like. Some names are prohibited (for example, those which suggest a connection with the Government or the Crown) and names will not be allowed if they are too similar to the names of existing companies.
It is a straightforward matter for a company to object to the registration of a company name which could be confused with its own name. The new rules for registration of a company name can be found on the website of the UK Intellectual Property Office.
Companies House provides guidance on the rules for choosing names for new companies. Don't forget to check that the associated Internet domain name is available as well.
Company Name Rules
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