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7  You need a trade business license and a trade name DBA Doing Business As Trade Name Certificate also called a fictitious business name, an assumed business name or a trade firm name but it is just a trade business name registration certificate that all businesses that use a trade name must file.  A dba stands for Doing Business As, and it is the registration of your trade name if you have one.  You are required to register your trade name within 30 days of starting your business.  Instead of registering a dba, you can simply form an llc or corporation and it will have the same effect, namely register your business name.  You could incorporate or form an LLC instead of filing a trade name certificate.
HI Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:54:46 GMT, in Waipahu, Honolulu City and County, HI  , , 96797

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:. What if I want to avoid personal liability?
  • A:. To avoid personal business liabilities just form an llc or incorporate instead of filing a trade name.
  • Q:. How can I make my visitors trust my business?
  • A:. If instead of filing a trade name you incorporated or filed an LLC your business would appear more credible.
  • Q:. If I register for an LLC or corporation do I still need to register a trade name?
  • A:. If you set up an LLC or corporation you do not need to file a trade name unless you are using a name different than the LLC or corporation name.
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  • Q:. Where Do I register my Trade Name?
  • A:. You can register aTrade Name here online on our website.
  • Q:. What is a trade name certificate?
  • A:. A trade name certificate is simply the registration of your business name with a government agency.
  • Q:. What is the difference between a corporation and an LLC?
  • A:. Both an LLC and a corporation are corporate legal entities. An LLC is a newer type of corporation that allows more flexibility as far as record keeping and also provides other protections that all depend on your business set up and your financial situation.
  • 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?