Myanmar’s DICA Issues Guidelines On Company Names

Myanmar’s Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA) has published the guidelines it uses to assess and approve company names for registration in the country. The guidelines, which were published on May 18, 2026, explain how DICA determines whether a proposed name is identical or too similar to an existing name, and they identify words and expressions that may be prohibited or restricted.

Businesses planning to incorporate in Myanmar should expect DICA to scrutinize proposed names more closely than it has in the past.

Prohibitions on Company Names

The Myanmar Companies Law prohibits company names that are identical or similar to existing company names, and DICA’s internal assessment guidelines explain how this rule applies in practice.