Singapore legislation
Section 17
Section 17
Reservation of limited partnership names
(1)
A person may, by lodging an application with the Registrar, apply for the reservation of a name set out in the application as —
the name of a proposed limited partnership; or
the name to which a limited partnership proposes to change its name.
(2)
The Registrar may approve an application made under subsection (1) only if the Registrar is satisfied that —
the application is made in good faith; and (b)the name to be reserved is one in respect of which a limited partnership may be registered having regard to section 17A(1), (2) and (3).
(3)
The Registrar must refuse to approve an application to reserve a name under subsection (1) as the name of a proposed limited partnership if the Registrar is satisfied that —
the name is for a limited partnership that is likely to be used for an unlawful purpose or for purposes prejudicial to public peace, welfare or good order in Singapore; or
it would be contrary to the national security or interest for the limited partnership to be registered.
(4)
Where an application for a reservation of a name is made under subsection (1), the Registrar must reserve the proposed name of the proposed limited partnership or limited partnership for a period starting at the time the Registrar receives the application and ending —
if the Registrar approves the application, 60 days after the date on which the Registrar notifies the applicant that the application has been approved, or such further period of 60 days as the Registrar may, on application made in good faith, extend; or
if the Registrar refuses to approve the application, on the date on which the Registrar notifies the applicant of the refusal.
(5)
A person aggrieved by a decision of the Registrar —
refusing to approve an application under subsection (1); or
refusing an application under subsection (4)(a) to extend the reservation period,may, within 30 days after being informed of the Registrar’s decision, appeal to the Minister whose decision is final.