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Do I need a DBA for my business?

Asked on Oct 28th, 2016 on Business Law - Illinois
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I have an s-corp. I'm trying to purchase a business with a different name than mine. Do I need a DBA to be legal?
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Business Law Attorney serving Frankfort, IL at Law Office of Richard W. Rappold
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It sounds as if you want to use the name of the company you are purchasing. As part of your purchase you should buy the name of the selling business and require the seller to change its name at closing. After closing, you may change the name of your company to the name of the purchased company.
Answered on Nov 07th, 2016 at 9:51 AM

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