DBA (Doing Business As) Service
Elevate Your Business Identity
At Fiscal Edge, we offer comprehensive DBA (Doing Business As) services to help you establish a unique business identity. A DBA allows you to operate under a name different from your legal business name, enhancing your brand presence without the need to form a new entity. Whether you’re launching a new venture, diversifying your product line, or simply rebranding, a DBA can be a powerful tool in crafting a distinct market image.
Initial Consultation
Begin with a consultation with our experts at Fiscal Edge. We’ll discuss your business objectives and help you choose a suitable DBA name that aligns with your brand strategy and complies with regulatory requirements.
Name Availability Check
Our team will perform a comprehensive search to ensure your chosen DBA name is unique and available. This step is crucial to avoid conflicts with existing business names and ensure smooth registration.
Preparing the Application
Once the name is confirmed, we will prepare all necessary documentation for filing. This includes completing the required forms and gathering any additional information needed for submission.
Filing the Application
We will file your DBA registration application with the relevant state or local authorities. Our experts ensure that all paperwork is accurately submitted to facilitate a swift approval process.
Publication (if required)
In some states, publishing your DBA name in local newspapers is legally required. If applicable, we will handle this step on your behalf, ensuring that your DBA is properly advertised as required by law.
Confirmation and Documentation
After the DBA registration is approved, we provide you with official documentation confirming your new business name. This documentation is essential for updating business records, opening accounts, and conducting transactions under your DBA name.
With Fiscal Edge’s DBA service, establishing a distinct business identity is streamlined and efficient.
Kickstart your USA business
LLC
The simplest way of structuring your business to protect personal assets.
Corporation
Plan to issue shares, go public, or go global? Go there as a corporation.
Nonprofit
Create an organization to give back and be eligible for tax breaks.
Doing business as
Go by a different business name without creating a new company.
Business types at a glance
| How it protects you | LLC | Corporation | Nonprofit | Sole prop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited liability protection This ensures you or other partners aren't personally on the hook for company debts and liabilities. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | - |
| How it's managed and maintained | ||||
| Flexible management structure Corporations require a board of directors, annual meetings, record keeping, and more. LLCs and sole proprietorships have rules too—but they're less strict. | ✔ | - | - | ✔ |
| State compliance requirements After you form, there are annual requirements to keep your business in good standing. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | - |
| How it's taxed | ||||
| Taxed LLCs and corporations have multiple tax options. | ✔ | ✔ | - | ✔ |
| Tax exempt Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status are exempt from federal income taxes. | - | - | Only with 501(c)(3) status | - |
| How it can grow | ||||
| Flexibility to raise capital Get access to funds from banks, venture capital firms, and foundations. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | - |
| Able to IPO Only corporations can sell shares on the stock market. | - | C corp only | - | - |
