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Starting and Running a Business in Michigan

Doing Business in Michigan

No matter which state you choose, The Company Corporation can help you form your new corporation or LLC quickly, easily, and affordably. We've helped more than 300,000 thousand business owners just like you protect their personal assets by incorporating. You can trust in our expertise and the quality of our work.



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Get a Michigan DBA

If your business operates under an alternate name, it must register its "Doing Business As" (DBA) name with the appropriate state, county, city, or town government. For example, John Smith might register "Smith Plumbing" as a DBA. Likewise, "Helen's Bakery, Inc." might register the DBA, "Helen's Catering." Corporations and LLCs often file DBAs to market a separate product or service.

Some government offices refer to a DBA as a "trade name," "assumed name," or "fictitious name." In any case, a DBA name allows your business to operate under a name other than its legal name.

Get the Facts About Michigan DBAs:

  • Corporations and LLCs file DBAs with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth.
  • Corporate and LLC DBA names expire after approximately 5 years.

Need help registering your DBA?