We Can Help You Register Your Trade Name

Many state and local governments require companies to register any alternate names under which they conduct business. Governments may refer to this registration as a Doing Business As (DBA) filing, trade name, or fictitious name. Registering a DBA name alerts the public that your business intends to use that name.

For $125 plus applicable government fees, The Company Corporation can complete DBA registrations for corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), and some sole proprietorships and partnerships.

Who Would Register a Doing Business As (DBA) Name?

Many types of businesses register DBA names:

• Sole proprietors and general partners often operate under a name other than their personal names to help identify their business. For example, John Smith might file the DBA name, "Smith Plumbing."
  
  
• Corporations and Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) may register alternate names for specific lines of business. For example, Helen's Food Service, Inc. might register the DBA name, "Helen's Catering."

Start Using Your DBA Name Today

You can place an order for this service as follows:

• Tell us you want help filing a DBA name.
  
  
• We request payment and information about you and your company.
  
  
• We send you the application materials for signature.
  
  
• Sign and return the form to us for filing with the appropriate government office.
  
  
• We send you the approval notice when the state or local government has accepted your request.

Not Ready to Register a DBA Yet?

Get more details about DBA filings in our Frequently Asked Questions and Doing Business As Tutorial, or check out another service.