# Creating a new company

<Steps>
    <Step>
Open the **Contacts** tab.

![Contacts](Contacts1)
    </Step>
 
    <Step>
Click the **New** button on the toolbar.

![New](Contacts2)
    </Step>
 
    <Step>
A new **Contact** tab will open.
    </Step>
 
    <Step>
In the **Name/trading name** field, enter the company’s official name.

::: Info
***Warning!** Once saved, the company name can no longer be changed. Check that the name is correct (including correct capitalisation) before saving.*
:::
    </Step>
 
    <Step>
Fill in the required fields marked with an orange arrow.  
    </Step>

    <Step>
Click the **Save** button.
    </Step>
</Steps>

## Creating a company with a duty to notify in the PCN portal
The procedure for creating a company that will submit notifications to the PCN portal (Poison Centre Notification) can be found in the chapter: **Creating a new company**.
However, a few additional details must be completed:
1. In the **PCN – Poison Centre Notification** section, select **Yes** in the **Notifier** field.
2. Three new fields will appear.
3. Complete the required **Legal Entity UUID** field marked with an orange arrow. You can find the **Legal Entity UUID** on the ECHA website after logging in to your account.
4. If you have access via S2S, you can also enter the username and key for S2S.
5. Check that all fields with an orange arrow are completed.
6. Click the **Save** button.