When should you apply for a DBA?

Get Legal Help Today

Compare Quotes From Top Companies and Save

secured lock Secured with SHA-256 Encryption

When should you apply for a DBA?

I “started” my business 8 months ago but I took some time off. I’ve had a website but did not get a DBA (since I was going to school and wasn’t doing anything with the business insofar as taking on any work). I did however complete work for 1 customer (business is car detailing at the customers location). Should I get a DBA now? I’m not entirely sure what to do and want to avoid legal trouble/penalties later.

Asked on February 4, 2012 under Business Law, Illinois

Answers:

Shawn Jackson / The Jackson Law Firm, P.C.

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

Yes, you will want to secure a DBA and/or work with an attorney to form a corporation or LLC...there are many reasons to think about what form you want to conduct business. For a free memorandum on the advantages and disadvantages of various legal entities, including operating as a DBA, jsut send us an email.

By Grace...

Shawn Jackson ESQ. (707) 584-4529 

Business Development Attorney EMAIL: [email protected]

www.CaliforniaBusinessDevelopmentAttorneys.com

www.CaliforniaBusinessDevelopmentCenter.com

www.CaliforniaBusinessDevelopmentPlans.com

www.CaliforniaBusinessDevelopmentIncubator.com

 

 

            No communication resulting herein shall create an attorney-client relationship unless a separate retainer agreement is signed by attorney and client. The information provided neither is  legal advice nor is it conveyed in the course of an attorney-client relationship, but is intended merely as a general overview with regard to the subject matter covered. You should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel such as any attorney in this office in a subsequent email communication (agreement) and the formation of an attorney client relationship.

 

P

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Answer(s) provided above are for general information only. The attorney providing the answer was not serving as the attorney for the person submitting the question or in any attorney-client relationship with such person. Laws may vary from state to state, and sometimes change. Tiny variations in the facts, or a fact not set forth in a question, often can change a legal outcome or an attorney's conclusion. Although AttorneyPages.com has verified the attorney was admitted to practice law in at least one jurisdiction, he or she may not be authorized to practice law in the jurisdiction referred to in the question, nor is he or she necessarily experienced in the area of the law involved. Unlike the information in the Answer(s) above, upon which you should NOT rely, for personal advice you can rely upon we suggest you retain an attorney to represent you.

Get Legal Help Today

Find the right lawyer for your legal issue.

secured lock Secured with SHA-256 Encryption