United States
DBA / Trade Name Registration
A DBA lets your company trade under a name that is different from its legal name — for example a store brand. Banks and payment processors usually ask for DBA paperwork before you can accept payments under that brand.
What’s included
- Name availability check
- DBA / fictitious name filing with the state or county
- Publication where your state requires it
- Filed certificate saved to your portal
Who needs it
- Companies running more than one brand
- Stores trading under a name other than the LLC name
- Owners who need the brand name on bank accounts
Documents needed
- Company formation documents
- Proposed trade name
- Business address
How it works
- 01
Name check
We check the name in your state.
- 02
File
We file the DBA with the correct office.
- 03
Publish
Newspaper publication if required.
- 04
Certificate
Your filed DBA appears in your portal.
Frequently asked questions
Does a DBA protect my brand?+
No. A DBA registers a trading name but doesn’t give trademark rights. Use a trademark registration to protect a brand.
Can I open a bank account under my DBA?+
Many banks allow a DBA on the account once you provide the filed DBA certificate.
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Usually 1–3 weeks depending on the state or county
Quick & Easy
Application Process
Fill in one online form. We prepare and file the documents, and you can see each step in your dashboard.
Submit your Application
Provide accurate and complete company information in our online form.
File application
Our team handles all the paperwork and submits your filings to the government authorities.
Receive your Business documents
Receive official business documents to start your journey.
Open your Bank account
Open a bank account with ease to facilitate your business transactions.
