How is “Doing Business As” (DBAs) registration different from a Sole Proprietorship Registration?
How is “Doing Business As” (DBAs) registration different
from a Sole Proprietorship Registration?
They are the same. Most
jurisdictions require that sole proprietorships register with the relevant
government department or authority under the business name it is operating
under. This is sometimes referred to as a “Business Registration”, “Business
Name Registration” “Trade Name” or “Doing business as (DBA)”. Of course, you do
have to get the same business licenses and permits as any other company that
goes into the same business.
In other words, your sole proprietorship can be in your name or another
name you do business under. For example,
you can register as “John Smith Catering”. You can also register as “Niagara
Falls Catering”. This is a trade name
that you are doing business as.
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