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DBA stands for “Doing Business As.” This filing is required when a business operates under a “Fictitious Business Name (FBN). By filing a DBA in the appropriate jurisdiction, a small business can operate under a fictitious name. In other words, this DBA filing allows the business to operate under a name that is different from its owner.

View Pricing and Processing time required to Start a Sole Proprietor or “File a DBA” in your state and county.

Business Licenses, Permits & Tax

In many cases, a busines license is not required to conduct business in the United States. Depending on your industry and jurisdiction, however, business license requirements vary.

Learn more about business licenses, obtaining a Federal Tax ID Number, and Registering with the appropriate State Revenue Department in our Business Licenses section.