True," a DBA or Doing Business As, is essentially a nickname for your company in Mississippi. A DBA is also called a fictitious name. DBAs are a great way to rebrand your company name, add new brands to your company, or completely change your company name. For sole proprietors and partnerships, DBAs offer the ability to operate under a name that isn't the business owner's surname. For more information on the specifics of what a DBA is and how it can be used, check out our other video linked below. In this video, we will go over the steps you need to take in order to form a DBA in Mississippi. There are two ways to form a DBA: you can do it yourself or you can hire a service to do it for you. Let's take a look at both options and help you decide how to go about forming your own DBA. 1. Do it Yourself: If you want to save money, you can form a DBA on your own. Let's take a look at the steps to forming a DBA in Mississippi on your own. - Complete Name Searches: When determining what you want your DBA name to be, you'll want to make sure you follow Mississippi naming requirements. For more details, check out our video on how to name your business in Mississippi, or our naming guide linked below. Next, you'll want to make sure the name is available in Mississippi. Note that when you register your fictitious name, you are essentially letting other business owners know that the name is in use. Your fictitious name isn't protected from being used by other businesses. That being said, it's still a good idea to choose a fictitious name that isn't the same as another business in Mississippi. The first and most important search is...
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