I have come up with a business name, but I do not want a LLC or a DBA. So can I use this name on a website I want to create and can I use it on all my DC paperwork? Such as my handbook, contracts, and invoices? I already use it as a email address. So basically can I use the name as if I did have a LLC or DBA? Or is that illegal?
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Can You Go By A Business Name But Not Have A DBA?
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You can go by any business name but it will not help you if someone uses the same name in your county and has a DBA or LLC. Best to get a DBA so that you can file deductions properly. There are more benifits to filing properly.
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You should check with your regulation office but as I understand, no you don't have to file for a DBA (doing business as) or FBN (fictitious business name) BUT you also can't use a name that is already being used by another business that has already been filed as a DBA or FBN. If you give your daycare a name and use it but don't file for a DBA or FBN and another daycare starts to use it and files for that same name then you have to stop using the name immediately eben though you had it first. I checked my book by Tom Copeland just to make sure. Here's the quote:
"If you don't register your name, another child care program may register the same name for it's business and stop you from using your business name."
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Originally posted by MarinaVanessa View PostYou should check with your regulation office but as I understand, no you don't have to file for a DBA (doing business as) or FBN (fictitious business name) BUT you also can't use a name that is already being used by another business that has already been filed as a DBA or FBN. If you give your daycare a name and use it but don't file for a DBA or FBN and another daycare starts to use it and files for that same name then you have to stop using the name immediately eben though you had it first. I checked my book by Tom Copeland just to make sure. Here's the quote:
"If you don't register your name, another child care program may register the same name for it's business and stop you from using your business name."
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Originally posted by SilverSabre25 View PostHmm...never knew about this! Very useful. So how does one file/register for the DBA, and where?. Gotta love google.
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