USA Fictitious Name Registration $39.99
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Registration of a Fictitious Business Name for Sole Proprietorships in the USA, according to the provisions of State's Fictitious Names and Partnership Act.
Individuals wishing to operate as sole proprietors in the USA are required under State Fictitious/Business Names and Partnership Act to register their business name by filing a Statement of Registration of Fictitious/ Business Name with the Corporations Division Office of their jurisdiction of registration.
Before you begin your USA online fictitious name registration there are a few things that you are going to need to know and/or have access to.
- A credit card
- Your proposed trade name
- At least one physical address in the State of registration for your business registered address
- The full name and residential address of the sole proprietor
- If you intend to apply for a business number during the registration process, you will need the social security number of the proprietor.
- An active email address
- A computer that is installed with PDF reader software (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or above)
Sole proprietorships (one owner) operating in the USA or wishing to operate in the USA are not required to be registered if the business is carried on under the owner’s name. If the business uses a business name other than the owner’s name, they are required under State Fictitious Names and Partnership Act to register their business name before start using it. Registration is done by filing a Statement of Fictitious Name Registration of Sole Proprietorship with the Secretary of State, Corporations Office Division of their jurisdiction.
Registration places your business name in the public record maintained by the Secretary of State, Corporations Office Division of their jurisdiction. This allows consumers and business people to find the owners or the principal behind a business name.
Registering an USA business name involves three main steps:
Step 1 Name Approval
All business entities require approval of proposed name prior to company registration in the USA. Secretary of State, Corporations Office Division is responsible for the approval of company names.
We will do this step as a part of our USA Business name registration service.
When choosing your trade/business name, choose a distinctive name to stand out from your competitors. Make sure the name is not misleading or confusing in its description of the goods and services you will provide, also remember that certain words or expressions cannot be used:
• Words or expressions, in any language, that, are obscene
or objectionable in nature.
• Words that imply the business, is a different type of organization.
• The words “college”, “institute”, or “university” cannot be used without
the written consent of the Ministry of Education and training.
• You may not use the words “limited”, “corporation” or “incorporated”
• Words with restricted use under federal or provincial laws
• Words that imply the business is associated with the Government
of the USA, any State of the USA or any municipal government may not
used without the written consent of the appropriate authority.
Step 2 Filing Statement of Fictitious Name Registration of Sole Proprietorship
Filing of a Statement of Fictitious Name Registration of Sole Proprietorship is required mainly to provide proof that the name is in use by a particular business. Filing of the statement does not give any right of ownership of the name.
Step 3 Your Documents
Once your fictitious/business name have been successfully registered, you will be emailed in PDF format your certificate of registration.