Fictitious Business Name
Fictitious Business Name Frequently Asked Questions
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Applies to all states & all businesses:
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COUNTIES WE CAN FILE AND PUBLISH FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES
Alameda Butte Contra Costa El Dorado Fresno Kern Marin County Monterey Orange County Placer County Riverside San Bernardino Santa Cruz Santa Clara San Diego San Francisco San Luis Obispo San Mateo Sacramento Solano Sonoma Stanislaus Tulare Ventura Yolo
General Information
Fictitious Business Name Statement Questions
Federal Tax Id EIN and Seller's Permit Questions
(EIN) California
General Fictitious Business Name Questions
certificate?The Fictitious Business Name Form
The Price and Methods of Payment
- I tried paying by credit card online and after I clicked on check out, the form asks for a company name. Is this the name of my fictitious business name?
- Do you file AND publish the fictitious business name for $99.99?
- What Does the $99.99 Dba include?
- How come your prices are so low
- Which major credit cards and checks are accepted?
- Is it safe to order online?
- How long does it take to file and publish a non expedited dba / fictitious business name?
- How long does it take to file and publish an expedited dba / fictitious business name?
- Can you file my dba on the same day I purchase your service?
Incorporation Questions 1. What does the$189 C corporation package include ? 2. What does the $99 dba package include? 3. How long does it take to incorporate a non expedited C corporation? 4. How long does it take to incorporate an expedited C corporation?
General Incorporation Information
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- Yes! After you pay you receive a confirmation email.
- The email has all the links to the forms, business name search,
- zip code search and instructions on how to complete the form.
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Where can I find the
fictitious name form to complete?
- After Payment, you will receive a confirmation email You
- can use the online form, but since you have to sign it
- ( we need the original signature ) it is better to fill out
- the actual form. After payment, you receive a confirmation
- email with all the links to search for business name availability
- and the downloadable forms.
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Is it hard to fill
out the form?
- No, you just enter your business name, address and signature.
- Then mail it to us. It takes one day to get here.
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When will I be able
to open a bank account?
- After we file it and publish it we send you a receipt for
- payment for publication and an original certified copy
- of the filed dba - that is all you need to open a bank account.
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Do I need a
fictitious business name?
- Yes, if you do business in a name other than your own
- personal name. More Info...
- I am planning to form a corporation and the fictitious name will be under the corporation. Do I still need a Fictitious name? You probably do because a corporation takes considerably longer to form. A dba is the fastest and least expensive way to start accepting checks in the name of the business. Later when your business is better, you may want to form a corporation and file another fictitious name under it.
- I have a corporation can I file a fictitious name under it? Yes. The registrant of the fictitious name will be the corporation and you will sign as the officer of the corporation.
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Do you file AND publish the
fictitious name for $99.99?
- Yes.
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So you do everything?
Don't I
have to do anything? What do I have
to do in
this process to file my fictitious name certificate?
- No, you just enter your business name, address and signature.
- Then mail it to us. It takes one day to get here. That is all you do.
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Which Newspaper (s) do you use to
publish my fictitious name?
- We have several legally adjudicated papers that we do business with.
- We don't mention which these newspapers are so as our competitors
- don't find out about the low prices we get
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How long does it take to file and
publish a fictitious name?
- 5-8 business days for a regular dba, 2-4 for an expedited and 1 day for a
- same day dba"
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What Does the $99.99 Dba include?
- Everything: publication, filing the dba, mailing you the receipts, and filing proof of publication.
- How can I be sure you are a legitimate and real service?
- Is it safe to order online?
- Which major credit cards are accepted?
- Company Name: No, if you mean this below, it is your credit card company,
- if your credit card is a business card under one of your companies.
Seller's Permit information ( California )
Do I need one? Yes, if you sell taxable products
- When you receive your permit, you must post it at your place of business in a location that is easily seen by your customers.
Who must have a permit?
You are generally required to obtain a California seller’s permit if you sell or lease merchandise, vehicles, or other tangible personal property in California. A seller’s permit allows you to sell items at the wholesale or retail level. You cannot legally make sales of taxable items in California until you have been issued a seller’s permit.
- Do I need more than one permit?
If you make sales at more than one location, you must display a permit at each location. If this applies to you, please attach a list that includes the address for each location, and we will issue the permits you need. This requirement applies to retailers as well as wholesalers.
- Why do you need to verify my driver license number for a Seller's permit?
This is required to ensure the accuracy of the information provided and to protect you against fraudulent use of your identification.
Do you need one? Only if you pay employees more than $100 per year or if you need to build corporate credit in a tax # other than your ss#
Do you need one? Only if you pay employees more than $100 per year
Payment Information
1. Is it
safe to order online?
2. Which
major credit cards are accepted?
Pricing Information
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despite that this site is run by an fedtaxid.com?
Other Information
Non Expedited incorporation takes 20-40 days
Expedited Incorporation: We file the same day; you get the filed articles in 5-7 business day.
DBA Fictitious Names
Non Expedited dba takes about 5-8 days
Expedited dba takes about 2-4 days, but we can
really expedited by coming to pick it up from
your home or office if you purchase the
same day option. Your dba will be
filed and published the same day. Call us at
877-588-7974 to obtain that service.
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FEDERAL AND / OR STATE TAX ID
Federal tax ids take a couple of weeks: we obtain it and the IRS or The State of California sends you a welcome package with your EIN #. You can expedite this. Get it on the same day you order (before 3 pm).
n. states require that a corporation name an actual person (usually in the articles of incorporation or other filing with the Secretary of State) who is authorized to accept service of any lawsuit or claim against the corporation. Many larger corporations, particularly those which operate in several states, name a professional agent which represents many corporations.
Do I have to pay Minimum Tax each year?
The first year of incorporation, there is no minimum tax. The second year, on the other hand, you must pay a minimum of $800 per year for corporation taxes - whether or not your you have a profit.
Total Cost No. $99 plus state fee: (about $100)
For details of the packages, click here.
What Do You Get for $189 Includes State Fees?
- Filing of Articles,
- all forms you need to comply with the State Law ( such as minutes and bylaws and others - about 100 pages of paper),
- Corporate Seal
- instructions on how to proceed so you will not be fined by the state because you did not file certain forms,
- instructions, as to how to issue shares, how to file the forms for each transaction of issuing of shares, etc.
- Please note: the advice I give you here may be general, but it covers the necessary steps so you will be complying with State Law.
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Regular filing takes about 4-8 weeks; expedited filing takes around 8-10 days. Add $99 for Expedited Filing |
Absolutely. You can be the shareholder, director and the officers of the corporation: president, secretary, and treasurer ( financial officer)
Should I form a Nevada Or Delaware Corporation ? If you are not a big
business, it does not pay to form a foreign corporation. The fees you incur for an agent for service of process, and the taxes and fees to qualify in California ( California Nonprofit or Non Profit Corporation is treated elsewhere in this site) come to more than your save in the end. In addition, if you have a retail business in California ( California Nonprofit or Non Profit Corporation is treated elsewhere in this site), you need a California ( California Nonprofit or Non Profit Corporation is treated elsewhere in this site) Corporation. If you live in California ( California Nonprofit or Non Profit Corporation is treated elsewhere in this site) and you do business in California ( California Nonprofit or Non Profit Corporation is treated elsewhere in this site), it is better to incorporate in California ( California Nonprofit or Non Profit Corporation is treated elsewhere in this site).The only exception is if you are actually out of state and a small percentage of your business are conducted in California ( California Nonprofit or Non Profit Corporation is treated elsewhere in this site).
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Do I have to pay Minimum Tax each year?
The first year of incorporation, there is no minimum tax. The second year, on the other hand, you must pay a minimum of $800 per year for corporation taxes - whether or not your you have a profit.We simply have very few employees that work very hard and our packages contain the necessary documents without the fancy and unnecessary items other services give you.
Is it safe to order online?
Which major credit cards are accepted?
We currently accept checks, Master card, Visa and AMEX.