How do I look up my DBA in Texas?

How do I look up my DBA in Texas?

How to search an LLC name in TexasCall the State. Call the State Business Information Line at and tell them: “Hello, I am forming an LLC and I’d like to check to see if my name is available.” Send an Email. The Texas Secretary of State replies to emails very fast. Search the State’s Online Database.

How do I check to see if a LLC is available in Texas?

If you wish the secretary of state to provide a preliminary determination on name availability, you may call (512) 463-5555, dial 7-1-1 for relay services, or e-mail your name inquiry to Corporations Section.

How long does it take to get a DBA certificate?

Depending on the jurisdiction, most DBA filings take 1-4 weeks with some exceptions. Is filing a DBA the same thing as filing for a Trademark? many jurisdictions, more than one applicant can file the exact same DBA. The only way to legally ensure exclusive rights to the use of a name is to register a trademark.

What are the benefits of having a DBA?

When you are starting up, you definitely want to keep costs low and the process simple. Filing for a DBA helps you to do that. You do not have the ongoing record keeping requirements and other formalities of maintaining a corporation or LLC, or the costs associated with forming a corporation or LLC.

Do you have to file taxes if you have a DBA?

Again, a DBA is not a legal entity, but you will have to file taxes whether you filed for a DBA or not. Your business structure will determine how often your business has to file taxes. Sole proprietorship file taxes annually.