Purchase your domain name (URL) and secure social media profiles to protect the brand online. 3. Buying a Name from Someone Else
If using a trade name, file a DBA with your local county clerk or state agency.
Register the name by filing Articles of Organization (LLC) or Incorporation (Corporation) with your state’s Secretary of State.
Negotiate a licensing agreement to use the name while the original owner retains ownership, which may involve royalty payments. Key Considerations Register your business | U.S. Small Business Administration
Buying a business name involves registering it with government authorities, and the process varies depending on whether you are forming a new entity (like an LLC or corporation), operating under a different name (DBA), or buying an existing brand from another owner. Costs generally range from based on the state and method of registration.
Check the Secretary of State website in your state, the USPTO database for federal trademarks, and available domain names/social media handles.
Purchase your domain name (URL) and secure social media profiles to protect the brand online. 3. Buying a Name from Someone Else
If using a trade name, file a DBA with your local county clerk or state agency.
Register the name by filing Articles of Organization (LLC) or Incorporation (Corporation) with your state’s Secretary of State.
Negotiate a licensing agreement to use the name while the original owner retains ownership, which may involve royalty payments. Key Considerations Register your business | U.S. Small Business Administration
Buying a business name involves registering it with government authorities, and the process varies depending on whether you are forming a new entity (like an LLC or corporation), operating under a different name (DBA), or buying an existing brand from another owner. Costs generally range from based on the state and method of registration.
Check the Secretary of State website in your state, the USPTO database for federal trademarks, and available domain names/social media handles.