If your corporation will use a DBA in its home state or any other state, it must register the DBA with the appropriate government office at the state, county, city, or town level.
We can help your corporation register a DBA name today. In many states, more than one business can file the same DBA name at the local level. However, a DBA cannot include a corporate indicator such as "Inc. There is no limit to the number of DBA names you can register. You can file as many DBAs as your business needs.
If you own a corporation or LLC, incorporate. If you conduct business as a sole proprietor or partnership, our services depend upon the location of your business. Please contact us for more information about the services we offer in your area. In some cases, we can help sole proprietors and partnerships file DBAs.
State and local offices have unique rules for DBA expiration. While some state and local governments require businesses to renew DBA filings, others do not. If your business must renew its DBA registration, your state or local government office typically sends a renewal notice to the business. Depending upon the location of your business, we may offer DBA renewal services in your area.
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New Order? Existing Order? Toggle navigation. If you live in a state that requires DBA filings, a DBA is required for a corporation when it wants to do business under a name other than the name that appears on its certificate of incorporation. For example, say your corporation is registered as "Freddie's Fine Dining," but the corporation changes to focus more on shakes and other desserts, so that registered name doesn't make sense anymore.
If you want the corporation to open a shake place called "Freddie's Fast Shakes" without having to incorporate a second business, you need to register a DBA. State law determines where you need to register your DBA -- it's not the same in every state. Many states handle all DBA filings through the Secretary of State's office so once you're registered there, you're all set. However, others may require that you file with the county clerk in the counties you do business in, either instead of or in addition to filing with the Secretary of State.
For example, corporations in Texas must first file with the Secretary of State and then file with the county clerk. Before you apply, you should check the state's business directory to make sure the name you want isn't already in use. Again, registration terms differ depending on what state you are in. A corporation is its own separate entity, distinct from any of the owners. By incorporating your business, the owners are protecting themselves from any debt or litigation that involves the corporation.
The cost of registering for a DBA varies by state, but in almost every case, filing a DBA will be significantly cheaper than filing and maintaining a corporation. Not only are the filing fees more expensive, but the requirements to maintain a corporation can add up as well. However, one of the biggest benefits of incorporating a business involves personal liability protection. Because a corporation is considered its own entity separate from its owners, any liability of the corporation cannot be transferred to its owners except in extreme circumstances.
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