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Many business owners wonder: Is it really necessary to renew? The issue is real. If your Doing Business As (DBA) name lapses, the legal protection of your trade name might vanish. This happens in many ...

‘DBA fictitious business name filing’ may sound like legal jargon—but for small business owners in California, it's a crucial step. It started with a taco truck. One of our clients, Camila (not real), ...

When you're in the earliest stages of starting your business, you'll have to decide how you want to register it. Depending on the type of business entity you're forming, you may be required to ...