‘DBA fictitious business name filing’ may sound like legal jargon—but for small business owners in California, it's a crucial step. It started with a taco truck. One of our clients, Camila (not real), ...

Calling a business "Miraculous Repairs" rather than "Jane Jones" is sensible marketing, but using a fake name to hide from vendors or customers with complaints or bills is illegal. If you use a ...

Doing business under a legally recognized business name is an important matter for small-business owners. Operating a business under a false or improper name can lead to government fines, owner ...