Establishing a DBA in Arkansas
To start an Arkansas DBA, confirm name availability, choose a target audience-focused title, file necessary documents, and register with the state.
Dissolving a DBA and Business in Arkansas
Guide on how to cancel a DBA, dissolve a business, settle debts, and meet all requirements in Arkansas.
Filing Articles of Organization in Arkansas
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Register an Arkansas DBA (doing business as), also referred to as a fictitious or assumed name. A DBA is the name used for business operations. It’s seen on signage and business cards, what customers know you by, and used on most documents. To start an Arkansas DBA, choose your structure: Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, LLC, Corporation, or LLP. Confirm the name meets all requirements.
Filing an Arkansas DBA is done at the Secretary of State and county level, depending on structure. Learn to file yourself. File a DBA in Arkansas for a Sole Proprietorship. All DBA names must be unique and meet requirements. Check availability on the Secretary of State’s website. Arkansas requires sole proprietors file assumed name registration, or DBA, with the county clerk.
Registering your Arkansas DBA helps establish branding, allows opening bank accounts, entering contracts, and operating under the new name. Additionally, registering protects your business name from use by others. An "Assumed Business Name" form should be submitted to register an Arkansas DBA, with an associated cost.
When choosing a DBA title, consider your target audience and marketing. Once name searches are complete, file the Arkansas DBA. The process differs by structure.