How do I register my trade name

Services Tax Preparation Services 0 McLynnette Palmer-Fordski First AXZ Co.

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:22:13 GMT, in Alexandria, , VA , , 22312

Here are some examples of when you need to register a trade name.

Business names for corproration
Name registered	Registration NOT required for:	Registration is required for:
Myra's Candies and Cakes Enterprises, Inc.	Myra's Candies, Inc.	Myra's Candies Myra's Candies and Cakes Myra's Enterprises Myra's Candies Enterprises

If you’re using your personal name in your business name, you may or may not have to register. For example:

Business Names Used: Sole owner using personal legal name
Full legal name	Registration NOT required for:	Registration is required for:
Joe J. Peters	Joe J. Peters Joe J. Peters Attorney Joe J. Peters Painting Joe J. Peters Enterprises	Joe Peters Joeny’s Joeny Peters J.J.’s J.J. Peters Peters Joe J. Peters Company
Joeny Peters	Joeny Peters Joeny Peters Attorney Joeny Peters Painting Joeny Peters Enterprises	Joe Jone, Joeny’s Joe J. Peters J.J.’s J.J. Peters Peters’ Joeny Peters Company
J.J. Peters	J.J. Peters J.J. Peters Attorney J.J. Peters Painting J.J. Peters Enterprises	Joe Peters Joeny’s Joe J. Peters J.J.’s Joeny Peters Peters’ J. J. Peters Company

Business names for partners using personal name
Full legal name	Registration NOT required for:	Registration is required for:
Charles Smith Joe Peters	Charles Smith Joe Peters Charles Smith Joe Peters, Attorneys Charles Smith Joe Peters Painting Charles Smith Joe Peters Enterprises	Charly Smith Joe Peters C. Smith J. Peters Smith Peters C J S J Charles Smith, Joe Peters Company Charles Smith, Joe Peters Associates

Q:. Do I need a Trade Name Registration if I use & Associates or & Company or & Sons in my business name?
Yes, because such ending suffixes mean more than one owner, which need a trade name registration.
Q:. Why do I need to register a trade name?
A:. To register your trade name, just click on get your trade name or order now button to fill out the trade name registration form.
Q:. Is a fictitious business name same as a trade name?
A:. A fictitious business name is exactly the same as a trade name.
Q:. Is a DBA Doing business as certificate same as a trade name certificate?
A:. Yes, a DBA Doing business as certificate is identical and the same as a trade name certificate. Just a different name states use to say trade name.

Add Comments

User

Privacy Guaranteed

Email will NOT be published!

Date

Enter Comment or Question

Q:. What is a fictitious trade firm name registration?
A:. A fictitious trade firm name registration is the registration of your business name.
Q:. If I use my family name such as "Doe," do I still need to file a trade name?
A:. If you use your family name such as "Doe," you do not need it but if you have a suffix such as "& Associates, " or " & CO," or " & Son's," you still need to file a trade name?
Q:. Who is required to record and file a trade name?
A:. All businesses that use a business name that is not the first and last surname of the business owner or it is not the name of a limited liability company or corporation are required to record and file a trade name?
Q:. When am I required to obtain a trade name registration?
A:. Because a trade name registration registers the business name and the owner's name and address so the public is protected because it is aware who is using the company name.
Q:. Are online home based businesses required to register a fictitious business name?
A:. Yes online home based businesses required to register a fictitious business name?