Adding a dba to my LLC. Do I need another local business license?

efeezy

efeezy

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Probably a dumb question, but if I add a dba to my current LLC, will my local business license cover that dba? I can't imagine I'd need another license, but I can't find any info on this in the online info for my city/county.
 


it depends. different states and municipal government have different rules. i'd agree with you in assuming that you'd need to get another DBA. yeah you most definitely would need to get a DBA.
 
bigwavesurfer said:
it depends. different states and municipal government have different rules. i'd agree with you in assuming that you'd need to get another DBA. yeah you most definitely would need to get a DBA.
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No, I have a current business license under my LLC. I want to add a dba to that LLC. I'm wondering if my LLC's business license will also encompass that new dba as well.
 
I think a DBA is simply to say that you can do business as that entity. If you want to open up accounts, and higher employees etc. under that name I think you need an LLC or other license.

However I am not sure... Why are you asking on here instead of talking to your lawyers? They will be able to advise you much better on what you need.
 
I just added a dba to my llc last week, and the best answer I can give you is: it depends.

Call up your county clerk or go to the courthouse. Most county websites suck for finding out anything. Never dealt with city business liscening though.

You don't have to get a new EIN (if that helps)
 
Yeah, I know I need to get my CPA on it, but it was Sunday and I was just doing some research. I'll ask him and call the county clerk and see what they have to say. Thanks for the responses.
 
Typically, if the name of the DBA is different than the name of the LLC, you will need to file that DBA with the county. From personal experience, it's called a "Fictitious Business Name Filing" in California and an "Assumed Name Filing" in Texas.

Your bank will require this for purposes of opening bank accounts in that DBA name as well as other financial matters (EINs for employees, etc).
 
LotsOfZeros said:
Typically, if the name of the DBA is different than the name of the LLC, you will need to file that DBA with the county. From personal experience, it's called a "Fictitious Business Name Filing" in California and an "Assumed Name Filing" in Texas.

Your bank will require this for purposes of opening bank accounts in that DBA name as well as other financial matters (EINs for employees, etc).
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Ok, that makes sense. I've done a dba before but not for an existing LLC. LegalZoom.com will file all the stuff and publish the dba for public record where necessary for about $100 bucks. I think I can add the dba name to my existing business bank account so I can accept checks from both the dba name and LLC. I guess I need to call the city about the business license thing.
 
In FL, you don't even need to publish it. Used to be a rule but no longer active. Just a quick filing online and you're done. No clue about the license.
 
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