![]() But, if it’s just his first name, (i.e., Gordon’s Gardening Service), then a DBA is required because it’s not his full, legal name.īasically, the business owner and the business are one and the same entity, which means they have the same name, too - unless they file a DBA. In Gordon’s case, if his business were called Gordon Flanders’s Gardening Services, he wouldn’t need a DBA. In some cases, you don’t need to file a DBA if your business name is a combination of your name and a description of your product or service. (Though they do still need to acquire the necessary business licenses and permits.) For example, if sole proprietor Gordon Flanders wanted to name his garden shop Green Thumbs McGee’s, he’d need to file a DBA. This means they don’t need to file legal entity formation papers or a business entity name with the state. The reason for this is that, as a business entity, a sole proprietorship and general partnership are unincorporated ways to conduct business. If the business structure in which you conduct business is a sole proprietor or general partnership, you’ll need to file a DBA if your business has a different name than your own name. ![]() Sole Proprietorship and General Partnership
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