How To Register Your Business Name In California | Fictitious Business Name | Business License

Starting a business can seem like a daunting issue. It doesn't have to be. In today's video, we discuss the different ways you can start a business in California and the steps required. What is the difference between a dba (fictitious business name) or an LLC? Forming a limited liability company or "doing business as"? What should you do? Do you need a business license?

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[melissaperez]

Thank God for the internet, writing my business plan; choosing my structure and your information was super helpful! Straightforward and to the point. Thank you so much!!

[caxcan]

Thank you for this information. I want to start a mobile detail llc is needed correct . I’m from North California

[lilithsmoonchild]

I just want the LLC or FBN for my craft business. I cant spend a lot, what should I get first, FBN and then the LLC?

[ot]

Thanks for the information. It's always great to get some tips from you.
If I have a company (a corporation) and I want to file a fictitious business name under that company, and for it to also be a corporation, do I still need to get an EIN number from the IRS? Can't I use my present company's EIN number?
Thank you.

[lilianewaknine]

Hi! Thank you for all this useful information. I’m a hairstylist and I’m a little confused as to what I need to file. Do I file for a dba or LLC? I keep hearing different things

[SJFijianRick]

I just approved for my LLC in CA do I still need to do a factitious letter to register my name?

[DanielRamirez-gokh]

Great Video! So if I'm applying for a business license do I put my DBA name or LLC name on the application? I'm applying in Orange County, CA, Thank you!

[brookecummings]

If I’m filing a fictitious in county A. But that name already exists in county B, is that a legal issue within the state of CA? Or are the lines drawn, fair game county to county?

[everythingerica]

Do I need a DBA if I my EIN and llc is KING&CA enterprise but my online name is KCA signature..

[aykesha]

Hi thanks for the information very helpful. I’m looking to start a food truck business. A bit lost on where to start.I do have a name so you say the first step is to register the name or what do you suggest?

[friscod]

If it's my spouse helping me with the business do we need ein? thank u..

[blackbirdpie]

This is too confusing. I don't know why or how I should dot my teas or cross my eyes.. weird.

[christopherbaiza]

Hi, how about for a non-profit organization? What is the exact information to register name? Thank you

[sergiocoronado]

What about filing with the state of California for anything?

[FRANCHISEMUSIC]

I want to register my business before someone beats me to it. I have checked to see if it is available and it is but someone on Instagram is already trying to work with the name. I don’t have much money to get started and I’ll be working out of my home what could you suggest for me to do?