SDCL § 47-1A-401.1: Corporate name--Distinguishable from specified names--Exceptions.

Except as authorized by §§ 47-1A-401.2 and 47-1A-401.3, a corporate name shall be distinguishable upon the records of the Office of the Secretary of State from:

(1) The corporate name of a corporation incorporated or authorized to transact business in this state;

(2) A corporate name reserved or registered under § 47-1A-402 or 47-1A-403;

(3) The fictitious name adopted by a foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this state because its real name is unavailable;

(4) The corporate name of a not-for-profit corporation incorporated or authorized to transact business in this state; and

(5) The name of a limited liability company, limited liability partnership, limited partnership, or limited liability limited partnership organized or authorized to transact business in this state.