If you're not going to use your own name as the name of your company (example: John Smith), you're going to need a fictitious business name, or DBA (Doing Business As). With a DBA statement, you can legally publish your business name everywhere: the phone book, your business cards, advertisements, directories, etc. You're putting yourself at risk without one.

Just as important is your ability to open a bank account with your business name. However, over 70% of people make mistakes when trying to file legal documents, so doing a DBA without help can be challenging.

Fortunately, StartupNation makes the process easy. Simply answer a few questions online, and we will prepare the application for you, file it with the proper government agency, even publish it in the newspaper if required. Here's our easy 3-step process:

Complete the DBA Questionnaire:
Fill out our easy-to-follow questionnaire, which was created by experienced attorneys. You can be confident your DBA application will be prepared accurately.
We Create and File Your DBA Statement:
Many other online services just send you blank forms to complete. StartupNation does so much more. We review your answers for completeness and accuracy, prepare your documents, and file the DBA statement with the appropriate government office. If required, we will even perform a name search at no additional cost.
Final Wrap-Up:
We send the filed DBA statement to an authorized newspaper for publication if required by your state or county. Finally, we forward the approved application to you along with any final instructions. Congratulations, you're in business!
Filling out the Questionnaire is free. There is no time limit. At the end, you may decide whether or not you wish to purchase.