– Your business name and address
– Your trade name and address
– The kind of your company (sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, etc.)
– A brief description of your business activities
You can register your trade name online or by mail once you have acquired all the required data. Once your registration has been finalized, you will receive a confirmation email if you file online. You will receive a confirmation letter if you file via mail.
A DBA and a trade name are they the same thing? A DBA is equivalent to a trade name, yes. It is a moniker you use for business purposes instead of your official business name. For instance, if your company’s legal name is “John Smith LLC,” but you want to operate under the name “Atlanta Plumbing Services,” you would need to register a trade name (DBA) for “Atlanta Plumbing Services.”
In Georgia, the DBA (trade name) filing fee is $50 for mail-in applications and $25 for online applications. This payment is not transferable.
Your legal business name may not always be the same as your commercial name. The name you registered with the state when you founded your business entity (LLC, corporation, etc.) is your legal business name. A trade name is a moniker you employ for business purposes and is distinct from your official company name. For instance, if your legal company name is “Smith Enterprises LLC,” but you want to operate under the name “Atlanta Consulting Services,” you would need to register a trade name (DBA) for “Atlanta Consulting Services.”
In conclusion, registering a trade name in Georgia is an easy process. You can conduct business under a name other than your official business name by registering your trade name. This might aid in your brand development and market presence. Prior to filing, make sure to compile all required data and pay the filing fee to finish the procedure.