# Previous Names

If a company has previously been known by another name, this endpoint will list those previous names.

### Example URL:

```
https://api2.redflagalert.net/v4/companies/03039051/previous-names/
```

### JSON Structure:

```javascript
{
	"data": [{
		"attributes": {
			"name": "VIX TECHNOLOGY LIMITED",
			"end_date": "2015-11-11",
			"start_date": "2014-07-01"
		},
		"type": "previous_name",
		"id": "1842808"
	}]
}
```

### Attributes

| Field Key    | Description                                                 | Notes |
| ------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------- | ----- |
| `name`       | The previous registered name for this business.             |       |
| `end_date`   | The final date that the business was known bvy this name.   |       |
| `start_date` | The first date that the business became known by this name. |       |


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