Who Would Register a Doing Business As (DBA) Name?
Many types of businesses register DBA names: • Sole proprietors and general partners often operate under a name other than their personal names to help identify their business. For example, John Smith might file the DBA name, “Smith Plumbing.” • Corporations and Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) may register alternate names for specific lines of business. For example, Helen’s Food Service, Inc. might register the DBA name, “Helen’s Catering.
