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A fictitious name is any assumed name, style or designation other than the proper name of the entity using such name. The term fictitious name includes a name assumed by a general partnership.
Like most business structures, fictitious names are registered with the Pennsylvania Department of State’s Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations. A Fictitious Name is also commonly referred to as “Doing Business as (DBA),” “Trading As (T/A),” or “Trade Name.”
Our representatives can provide the entity number, the exact entity name, filing date, the effective date, if any, the business type, status and when available, officers, general partners or fictitious name owners.
A Fictitious Name registration is only needed if an individual or business is doing business under a name that is different from the individual’s personal name or the company’s Legal Name as registered with the Pennsylvania Department of State.
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Any fictitious name used in an ongoing business in Pennsylvania must register with the Department of State. There is a $70 filing fee. You can complete the registration process by mail or online. Be aware that there are certain words or designations that you can't use in a Pennsylvania DBA:
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