Sole Proprietors & DBAs
Learn about sole proprietorships and the perks of filing a DBA ("doing business as"), and get tips specific to your state.
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File a DBA in Idaho
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 Kentucky
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What are the main advantages of a sole proprietorship?
Sole proprietorships are inexpensive to form and give you more freedom and control, but they come with some significant drawbacks.
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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.’