DBA / Fictitious Name

Operate under any brand you want.

A DBA ('Doing Business As') lets you legally trade under a name different from your registered company or personal name. Quick, affordable, and required in most states.

Best for
  • Sole proprietors
  • Multi-brand LLC owners
  • Franchise owners
  • Side-business operators

Key benefits

Branded marketing

Use a catchy name on signs, ads and contracts.

Separate brand identity

Run multiple brands under one entity.

Bank account

Open an account in your trade name.

Affordable

Cheaper than forming a separate LLC.

Quick to file

Most states process in days.

Stay compliant

Required in most states when not using your legal name.

How it works

1
Search your name

Statewide and county availability check.

2
File the form

We submit to the right state or county office.

3
Publish if required

Some states (NY, CA) require newspaper publication — included.

Pricing

Freelancers & non-resident founders
The Nomad LLC
$99setup + state fees
$149/yr compliance subscription
  • U.S. LLC registration in Delaware or Wyoming
  • Digital mailbox with 10 included mail scans
  • Formation certificate and operating agreement
  • Online order tracking
  • Annual compliance reminders
Start Nomad
E-commerce, SaaS & agencies
POPULAR
The Global Growth
$249setup + state fees
$299/yr compliance subscription
  • LLC or C-Corp registration
  • EIN preparation and IRS workflow
  • Unlimited mailbox scans
  • U.S. business banking preparation
  • Annual report and franchise-tax radar
  • Banking resolution and document vault
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VC startups & holding structures
The Enterprise Holding
$999setup + state fees
$799/yr compliance subscription
  • Delaware C-Corp or multi-entity structure
  • Multi-state foreign qualification support
  • Dedicated account manager
  • IP and trademark filing coordination
  • Priority compliance review
  • Partner marketplace onboarding
Plan holding