Who must file a DBA in Wisconsin?

• You must file for a Sole Proprietorship in Wisconsin if doing business under your own name and using a business to advertise your business.
  
• You must file for a legal entity is already registered with the state.
• You can register unlimited Assumed Names in Wisconsin under your legal entity is registered with DFI as a corporation or an LLC.
  
• Register Sole Proprietorship in Wisconsin is the simplest form to start a business.
  
• A DBA in Wisconsin is not required for a person's legal name, corporation name, limited liability company name, or limited partnership name.
  
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• A Fictitious Name registration in Wisconsin is not required as a pre-requisite to filing a corporation, an LLC (Limited Liability Company)or a LP (Limited Partnership).

Requirement to Register a Fictitious Name in Wisconsin:

• Check the business name availability in Wisconsin to ensure the name you are going to submit to the state is available. You can send a request using InfoTaxSquare.com free business name search online form.
  
• Fill out the online form to register an assumed name for Wisconsin with your complete name, business name, business address, business description and payment information
• Processing time- You can check the current state estimated time at InfoTaxSquare.com to file a fictitious name in WI.
• You can use our customized forms to file online 24/7.
  
• You can use the fee schedule by using the following links to register a dba Wisconsin.
  
• An assumed name is not a business license.