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The document is a Certificate of Assumed Name form from the New York State Department of State, used for registering a fictitious name for an entity operating in New York. It outlines the necessary information required, including the real and assumed names of the entity, its formation law, principal business address, counties of operation, and associated fees for filing.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Certificate of Assumed Name in the editor.
Begin by entering the 'Real Name of Entity' in the designated field. This is crucial for identifying your business.
If applicable, provide a 'Fictitious Name' for foreign entities. This helps clarify any alternate names used.
Select the appropriate law under which your entity was formed or authorized by checking one of the options provided.
Fill in the 'Assumed Name of Entity' field, ensuring it matches your intended business name.
Input your 'Principal Place of Business' in New York State, including street number and address. If none, check the box and provide an out-of-state address.
Indicate the counties where your entity will conduct business by checking all applicable boxes.
List each location where your entity operates within New York State, ensuring all addresses are complete and accurate.
Finally, print or type the name of the signer, add their signature, and select their capacity from the options provided.

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Can you use an assumed name?

Assuming and using a new name A person over the age of 18 years is entitled to change their name by simply assuming and using the name they wish to adopt. This is perfectly legal. This informal process, while easy and inexpensive, does have some docHub disadvantages.

Can I use my own name as a business name?

A DBA Is Reported on Schedule C The DBA is reported on your personal 1040 tax return. The business income and expenses will be entered in Schedule C. All profits from the DBA are subject to self-employment tax.

What is an assumed name form?

An assumed name filing puts the name and its owners identity on public record. Some states and jurisdictions refer to assumed names as DBAs, fictitious names, or trade names. Regardless of the terminology, business owners must comply with their states assumed name laws when using one.

Can I use my own name as a DBA?

You might wonderif you use your own personal name as your business name, do you need to register it as a DBA name? The short answer is: If the business owners name is considered the legal name of the company, then a DBA is not required.

Can I use my name as a DBA?

Your legal name in the states where you qualify will be the name on your companys certificate of authority. If you want to use a different name, you will have to register your DBA name in that state by filing the appropriate documents.

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What is the difference between a DBA and an assumed name?

An assumed business name, also called a DBA (doing business as) name, is used by an entity that is conducting business under a name that is not its legal name.

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