Can you get in trouble for using a business name before you register the DBA?
Question by Joe R: Can you get in trouble for using a business name before you register the DBA?
I recently (last August) signed a contract with a client for a web site. The contract was modified by the lawyer to include the name of my domain for my web site, which was not what I was attempting to use as a DBA. I asked if it was necessary to register the DBA if it was on the contract and the lawyer assured me it wouldn’t cause any problems. Now that I’m finally registering the DBA, the form asks this question: ‘Please provide the date you first commenced business (or will commence business) UNDER THE FICTITIOUS NAME:’ Does this mean that it is okay that I first commenced business with this name (which isn’t taken), since I haven’t done any advertising, etc. with the name? A quick response would be very helpful, as I’m starting to worry… Thank you for your time!
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Answer by m c
I think you should asap. I would not want to be in your shoes if someone reported you. Best to be legal, then you will have no problems down the road. Good Luck.
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