What special characters are allowed in my business name on EZlocal?

Your business name must exactly match how it appears on your real-world signage, website, and Google Business Profile.

Allowed (when part of your official name):

  • Apostrophe (') — e.g. O’Connor’s
  • Ampersand (&) — e.g. Smith & Sons
  • Hyphen (-) — e.g. A-1 Plumbing
  • Period (.) — e.g. U.S. Bank

Not allowed (will be rejected):

  • Pipe symbol (|)
  • Slashes (/ or \)
  • Trademark symbols (®, ™, ©)
  • Emojis or decorative symbols (*, !!!, @, #, etc.)

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