A DBA (Doing Business As) allows businesses to operate under a different name without forming a new legal entity. It is useful for sole proprietors, LLCs, and corporations wanting to create a unique brand name. Adbiyas Global ensures a smooth DBA registration process for your business.
Trade name (or “fictitious business name”, “assumed name”, or DBA which means “doing business as”) is a way in which one can conduct business legally using a name that is registered with the county, state, or the local municipality.
DBA registration is the quickest and most economical method to do business under a new name without setting up a new business entity. With a DBA, you can receive payments, market, and represent yourself under that specific name.
Any business, whether sole proprietorships, general partnerships, LLCs, corporations, non-profits, or limited partnerships, can register a trade name.
AS A REMINDER: a DBA is simply an alternate title and by itself it is not a legal business entity. It must be linked to a specific legal business entity.
We have made the process of registering your DBA effortless. We manage all the prerequisites for state and county and even municipal levels where the business plans to operate, in addition to making sure all publication requirements are satisfied for the relevant authority.
PLEASE NOTE: A lot of counties and local areas that register DBA’s do ask for notarization of DBA application with local notary public.
For those cases we will fill out all the applications and include payment (usually a money order) and a self addressed stamped envelope, and send the whole package to you along with instructions.
As for you, all you need to do is to notarize the application (you can do this at your bank for free) to place it in the provided payment envelope and mail it. We will monitor the application until the DBA has been successfully registered, in essence, all we need is to get the package to the issuing office.
If you do not have much money to work with, registering as DBA will help you start conducting business without the secret manintenance and formation expenses that come with LLC or corporation. Changing the business into LLC or corporation is simple once your business is profitable and running.
Sole Proprietorship: As a sole proprietor, you can use DBA to conduct business in a name other than your own. Your business becomes more credible, which is one major advantage of having DBA.
Organized Entities: With a DBA, a single legal entity like LLC or corporation can run several businesses without having to form a business entity for each one.
Having a DBA offers no personal asset protection for sole proprietors. It is a mere certificate that allows you to do business under a certain name, open a bank account, filing business taxes, etc. However, to really protect your assets, you should form a corporation, LLC, or some other separate entity.
DBA does not provide geographic protection and is confined to the particular region where it is registered. This means that your business can only be conducted under that name in only that county and for every other county or city, a separate filing has to be done.
A DBA allows you to legally operate under a brand name different from your legal business name.
It varies by state but typically takes 1-3 weeks.
Yes, an LLC can register multiple DBAs for different business ventures.
No, a DBA does not provide liability protection like an LLC or Corporation.
Yes, DBAs usually need to be renewed every 5-10 years, depending on the state.
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