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3  You need a business license, a state sales tax id number also called a wholesale ID, a reseller ID or a resale ID license number.  You also need  a trade name registration. A trade name is a dba stands for Doing Business As, and it is the registration of your trade name used to conduct business with.  You need to file your trade name within 30 days of starting your business operations.  You need to register a trade name but instead of registering a dba trade name, form an llc or corporation and it will register your business name as well as make you a corporation instead of a sole owner or partnership. In addition, you need a federal ein and a state ein as well as a trade business occupational license.  As opposed to registering your trade name, the occupational business license registers you for business tax based on your gross income, number of  employees and or location. Business taxes are not the same as income taxes, sales taxes or employment taxes.
IL Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:32:59 GMT, in Champaign, Champaign County, IL  , , 61821

Here are some examples of when you need to register a trade name.

Business names for corproration
Name registered Registration NOT required for: Registration is required for:
Myra's Candies and Cakes Enterprises, Inc. Myra's Candies, Inc.
  • Myra's Candies
  • Myra's Candies and Cakes
  • Myra's Enterprises
  • Myra's Candies Enterprises

If you’re using your personal name in your business name, you may or may not have to register. For example:

Business Names Used: Sole owner using personal legal name
Full legal name Registration NOT required for: Registration is required for:
Joe J. Peters
  • Joe J. Peters
  • Joe J. Peters Attorney
  • Joe J. Peters Painting
  • Joe J. Peters Enterprises
  • Joe Peters
  • Joeny’s
  • Joeny Peters
  • J.J.’s
  • J.J. Peters
  • Peters
  • Joe J. Peters Company
Joeny Peters
  • Joeny Peters
  • Joeny Peters Attorney
  • Joeny Peters Painting
  • Joeny Peters Enterprises
  • Joe Jone,
  • Joeny’s
  • Joe J. Peters
  • J.J.’s
  • J.J. Peters
  • Peters’
  • Joeny Peters Company
J.J. Peters
  • J.J. Peters
  • J.J. Peters Attorney
  • J.J. Peters Painting
  • J.J. Peters Enterprises
  • Joe Peters
  • Joeny’s
  • Joe J. Peters
  • J.J.’s
  • Joeny Peters
  • Peters’
  • J. J. Peters Company
Business names for partners using personal name
Full legal name Registration NOT required for: Registration is required for:
Charles Smith Joe Peters
  • Charles Smith Joe Peters
  • Charles Smith Joe Peters, Attorneys
  • Charles Smith Joe Peters Painting
  • Charles Smith Joe Peters Enterprises
  • Charly Smith Joe Peters
  • C. Smith J. Peters
  • Smith Peters
  • C J
  • S J
  • Charles Smith, Joe Peters Company
  • Charles Smith, Joe Peters Associates

  • Q:. Do I need a Trade Name Registration if I use & Associates or & Company or & Sons in my business name?
  • Yes, because such ending suffixes mean more than one owner, which need a trade name registration.
  • Q:. Will my personal assets be protected if I just file a trade name?
  • A:. A trade name registration is just that. I.e. a name registration. Instead incorporate or form an LLC to protect your personal assets such as your residence and or automobile or other valuable personal properties.
  • Q:. Do I need to incorporate or form an LLC?
  • A:. You do not need to incorporate or form an LLC but doing so is recommended.
  • Q:. If I register for an LLC or corporation do I still need to register a trade name?
  • A:. If you set up an LLC or corporation you do not need to file a trade name unless you are using a name different than the LLC or corporation name.
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  • Q:. Where do I go get a trade name certificate?
  • A:. To get a trade name certificate simply click on the order button and get it here online.
  • Q:. How do I obtain a trade name online?
  • A:. You can obtain a trade name online on this site.
  • Q:. What is the difference between a corporation and an LLC?
  • A:. Both an LLC and a corporation are corporate legal entities. An LLC is a newer type of corporation that allows more flexibility as far as record keeping and also provides other protections that all depend on your business set up and your financial situation.
  • Q:. When am I required to obtain a trade name registration?
  • A:. Because a trade name registration registers the business name and the owner's name and address so the public is protected because it is aware who is using the company name.
  • Q:. Are online home based businesses required to register a fictitious business name?
  • A:. Yes online home based businesses required to register a fictitious business name?