If you operate a sole proprietorship, you might wonder if you have to register a DBA, or “doing business as,” for your business. The short answer is that no, you most likely don’t need to file a DBA. However, there are a few circumstances where you could be legally required to do so, or there […]

As a general rule, you don’t need to file a DBA just because you have an online business. This answer can change based on what you sell and how you market your business online. As a result, there are situations where you may need (or want) to register a DBA for your online business. When […]

If you want to sell products online, Amazon.com’s Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) e-commerce service is a great option. But before using Amazon FBA, you might wonder if you need to file a DBA to take advantage of this service. The short answer is no, you don’t. But there are specific situations where you might be […]

Etsy doesn’t require its individual or business customers to file a DBA to use the Etsy site. However, state or local laws may require Etsy sellers to file a DBA in certain situations. The most common scenario where a DBA is required is when the Etsy Shop name is different from the business’ official, or […]