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The document outlines the process for filing a Certificate of Assumed Name in Minnesota, as per Chapter 333 of the Minnesota Statutes. It details the required information, filing fees, and annual renewal obligations for businesses operating under a name that is not their legal name. The document emphasizes consumer protection by ensuring transparency about business ownership and includes instructions for completing the form, as well as additional information regarding voluntary data collection through the Minnesota Business Snapshot.

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What is the purpose of 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. Any business that uses an assumed name should take steps to comply with the assumed name statutes in the state(s) in which it does business.

How do you use an assumed name?

A corporation, LLC, partnership, or sole proprietorship that does business under an assumed name (also known as DBA) may be required to comply with state assumed-name statutes. These statutes typically require the name to be registered with a state or local agency.

How do you use a DBA name?

Use a DBA when entering a new line of business not reflected by your current name. Often a doing business as name is used when a corporation or LLC wishes to enter a new line of business or to market new products or services that the current business name does not represent.

Can I use a DBA without registering it?

A fictitious business name statement (known as Doing Business As or DBA) must be registered with the city and/or county clerk in the county of the registrants principal place of business if the business is: A sole proprietorship doing business under a name not containing the owners surname. A partnership.

Is an assumed name an LLC?

A DBA is an assumed (fictitious) name that an existing business has received approval to use when conducting business. An LLC is a registered business entity. Both options provide a way to operate under a business name other than a companys legal name.

Do I need a DBA for my LLC in Minnesota?

Minnesota requires that all sole proprietorships, general partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited partnerships (LPs), limited liability partnerships (LLPs), or out of state companies that regularly transact business in Minnesota under a name different from their legal name, must file a

Is a certificate of assumed name the same as a DBA?

An individual or business entity can also choose to conduct business under a name that is different than its legal name by filing a DBA. DBA stands for doing business as. A DBA name is also referred to as a trade name, assumed name, or fictitious business name.

What does a certificate of assumed name do?

An assumed name certificate allows businesses to operate under a name thats different from their legal name, providing more flexibility for branding and marketing.

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