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Pennsylvania LLC and fictitious name?
I am opening a business in Pennsylvania (LLC) and the Dept of State site is as clear as mud. From what I am understanding, if the name of the LLC does NOT include my surname (which is does not) that I would have to apply for a fictitious name as well... But I got 2 letters back from the State today- 1- Application Accepted good to go, and the fictitious name one was denied because the name of the company has already been used (that company is the other form I had sent in) Am i thoroughly confused???? or are they?? Thanks Kasey- So, if im understanding you, I do NOT need to apply for fictictious name because- My company, Custom Electronic Controls, LLC, will only be identified as such. The way I was reading [the laws] was since the name of the company did not have my surname included, was fictitious. So, I simply just need the LLC from the state and nothing else pending I only operate the company by that and only that name, right?
2 months ago - 1 answers
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Fictitious name is also known as "dba" or "doing business as". Say, you have "John's Painting Company LLC". However, say your business was actually known as "Johnny Painter", so you need to file a dba as "Johnny Painter". So I'd have to say, your "understanding" was actually wrong. A business name CAN be its business name, no other name is needed. EDIT: Not an attorney, so this advice is free, which means it's worthless. :D Yes, that fictitious name requirement is for sole proprietor ship, AFAIK. Like Sherman's Alarms. As you're already an LLC, you don't need another "dba". I'd go ask your local county or city clerk, "just in case". :)
by Kasey C
2 months ago
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