Sole Proprietors & DBAs
Learn about sole proprietorships and the perks of filing a DBA ("doing business as"), and get tips specific to your state.
What Is a DBA?
While it doesn't provide protections like other legal business entities do, a unique DBA name can help brand your company.
File a DBA in New York
Filing a DBA allows a company to do business with a different name. Here's one to file one in New York.
File a DBA in Texas
Sometimes a business wants to operate under a different name. In Texas, that means the owners have to file for a DBA or ‘doing business as.’
File a DBA in California
Filing a DBA allows a company to do business with a different name than the one it's registered as.
What Are the Main Advantages of a Sole Proprietorship?
While forming an LLC has its benefits, depending on your needs and situation, there are also advantages to setting up a sole proprietorship.
Do Business Partners need a DBA?
If you have a general partnership and unsure whether or not you’ll need a DBA, look no further. Find out when you would need to register a business…
File a DBA in Maryland
If you want to do business under a different business name you’ll need to file for a DBA, or ‘Doing Business As.’ Find out more about how to get a…
File a DBA in Montana
Doing business under a different name requires a DBA application in most states. Find out more about DBAs in Montana, including details on how they…
Do I Need an EIN for a DBA?
An Employer Identification Number, or EIN, is a nine-digit number that identifies your business for federal tax purposes. But what if you do business…
File a DBA in Kentucky
If you want to do business under a different business name you’ll need to file for a DBA, or ‘Doing Business As.’ Find out more about how to get a…