What is a Trade Name in Arizona?
- Filing a trade name registers a business name for public record.
- A trade name is similar to a “doing business as” (“DBA”) name, and is not legally required but is an acceptable business practice.
- A trade name does not grant exclusive rights to a business name, nor is a trade name similar to a corporation or limited liability company (“LLC”). It does not give you a Protection like corporations and Limited Liability Companies.
- It files with the Secretary of State Arizona
- Initially files name for public record. Must be renewed every 5 years.
Check filing guidelines and tips to file a Trade Name:
- Provide name, title or designation to be registered.
- Provide Entity Type and Owner Name What type of person or entity functions as the owner of this trade name? Enter the entity or person(s) name. Sole Proprietorship, Association, Corporation, Limited Liability Company, Foreign Entity or Others.
- General nature of business conducting.
- Complete business and mailing addresses
- Check the business name availability in Arizona 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 a fictitious name for Arizona 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 Arizona.
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After the Arizona Corporation Commission approves your legal entity, you must run publication in new papers to avoid revocation of your DBA.
- 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 Arizona.
- It is not a business license.
