What is a DBA?
A DBA (Doing Business As) allows a sole proprietor to register a fictitious business name. File a DBA with the state to establish it, which enables opening a business bank account, getting licenses, and building business credit. The DBA should be indicated in contracts along with the company’s legal name, although it holds no legal significance on its own.
Legal Signing and Contracts
When signing contracts or other legal documents, always use the full legal business name, not your personal name. It’s important to list the DBA when applicable but be sure to identify the legal entity as well. It’s essential to state both names to avoid any confusion.
Implementing a DBA in Corporate Communications
Create a DBA signature section on corporate letters. Sign your name and indicate the corporation and DBA under your title, sometimes referred to as "trading as".
Note: Remember to remove any example sentences or repeating points that do not add additional information.