3 Simple Steps to Register Your Business Name in Texas

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3 Simple Steps to Register Your Business Name in
Texas
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Step 1 Confirm Availability

• Registering your business name in Texas isnt
  difficult, but it does require some work upfront
  to get it done right the first time. If you dont
  register your business name with the state, you
  run the risk of having someone else steal it from
  you and that could be disastrous for you and your
  small business. Here are 3 simple steps to follow
  to make sure you do it right the first time!

Before you can register your business name,
youll want to make sure its not already taken.
You can do that by searching online or through
your county clerks office. If you find a similar
name registered under an existing business
entity, check out their website and see if they
might be willing to give up that name for a
reasonable price. You may also consider
registering as a DBA (doing business as) instead
of under your full legal name. This allows you to
register using only part of your legal name,
which is especially helpful if you have multiple
entities registered under one person (e.g., John
Smith LLC and John Smith Partners).
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Step 2 Learn The Ins And Outs Of Filing A DBA
Application

• The upside is that it will cost less however,
  keep in mind that filing fees are usually
  non-refundable.

Once youve come up with a good business name,
its time to learn how to file a DBA application.
Read on for step-by-step instructions on filing
your business name registration online or
submitting your paperwork via mail. This
comprehensive resource includes everything you
need to know about registering your business name
in Texas and links to additional resources that
will help you get started. For example, did you
know that some businesses must publish notice of
their new names? Or what happens if there is
already a business with your same name? We answer
these questions and more in our guide. Plus, you
can save money by printing our DBA checklist
(also included in our guide) to keep track of all
your requirements. Plus, find out which other
state agencies may require information from you
as part of their process.
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Step 3 File DBA (Or Fictitious Name) Application
With County Clerk
After reading through our handy guide, dont
forget to read over any applicable laws governing
DBAs at both the state and local levels before
finalizing your decision on whether or not to go
forward with your plan.

• There are two ways you can file your DBA
  application. The first is through online filing,
  which can be done through any of these county
  clerks. If you dont want to (or are unable) to
  file online, you will need to follow up with each
  county clerk individually and fill out an
  application via email or fax. Note that some
  counties may have special forms for non-profit
  organizations. You should also contact your local
  chamber of commerce or secretary of state office
  to see if they offer a business name search
  service. This is helpful because it allows you to
  confirm whether other businesses are using
  similar names within your area before you go
  ahead and register a name. Finally, note that
  most applications require payment by credit
  cardand there is typically a small fee
  associated with filing a DBA application.

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