Can a business name contain the name of a US State?

[aglide]

Random example: Colorado Steel

Are people allowed to use state or country names in their company name?

[CDRamming]

My older brother just formed Eco Shield of Missouri LLC . So yes I believe that you are allowed to.

[kimbeckers]

I do not see why not, you can name a business after a street or a town. Check with your local state to be certain which you will have to do anyway in order to form a business entity unless you will be operating as a sole proprietor in which case you will have to open a dba and check with your local govt either way. :-)

[.amaZe]

I don't see why there will be a problem. Contact a local lawyer just in case, because laws may vary by state, city, etc..

[Gene]

I've never heard you can't, so it should be OK. If you have any doubt though, check it out with a lawyer.

Just out of curiosity, what type business are you looking at opening?