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Question: What is the difference between a DBA and INC? I am planning to run an online small auction website like ebay, I want to incorperate it so my business will look like: mybusiness Inc. If I file a DBA will it do this? Do I incorporate it? What is DBA and Incorporation? Do I need a TAX ID? What is TAX ID? THANKS!

Answer: the difference is the IRA

Question: How do I go about getting a DBA here in Las Vegas? I would like to start my own business and get a DBA. How do I go about getting a DBA? I know that I have to apply for a business license with the city, but what about the DBA? Is that done along with the business license or is it a state/county function? I tried googling it, but had no luck. Thanks.

Answer: go down to your county register's office and file it with them, i don't know exactly how much it costs, but here in CA it is $23 dollars then file it with a newspaper in the county you're doing your business in for the four consecutive weeks, and you'll get a proof of publication which is good for 5 years (for your banking needs). After that, you're done!

Question: I've recently filed a DBA, however the process is longer then I expected am I able to start billing under dba? For example in california I have to publish in a newspaper 3 weeks, yet I have a client waiting right now for an invoice. Do i have to wait until the the process is 100% complete before I can bill from my DBA name?

Answer: Three weeks sounds wrong, it is required that you publish your Fictitious Business Statement for the four consecutive weeks in a newspaper. As far the client goes: Once you receive your proof of publication (either from the county or the newspaper) you need to bring it to a bank to open an account under that business name. Once that is established, you can deposit money from checks they write under your business name, otherwise, you'll be stuck with a check and nothing to show that you're a part of the company.

Question: What is the cheapest way to register a DBA? I would like to sell a product that I am making but would like to register my DBA. I spoke with a friend recently and she said that it was around $5 to do so, but everywhere I look on the web it's $99 and above! I live in Texas, so I am not sure if that makes a difference. Thanks for any help or pointers.

Answer: I have never heard of registering it. DBA = "Doing business as" where I come from. It is simply a name you go by for banking and financial records. I an interested to see what it means to you and others.

Question: How can I get a job as a DBA or a mainframe systems professional? I've always wanted to work as a DBA or a systems person. Being a mainframe IT (development) professional, I think it is logical I seek work there instead of in the PC world. Problem is, where do I start?

Answer: Consider getting certified as a Microsoft SQL Server DBA. The study materials are abundant (just search for "Microsoft Certification" and "SQL Server" on your favorite online purveyor of books), and the tests aren't too expensive.

Question: Can three people start a business as a DBA? I am planning on filming an online show about punk rock music with my two best friends here in Los Angeles. We have been doing business as Karma Productions but have not made it official. If I register us as DBA (doing business as) Karma Productions I believe it will be one name on the DBA and that means taxes will be unfairly put upon just one of us and just one of us can enjoy any future success with the show legally and put the others in the dark. We don't have the resources to incorporate yet and we really need to start filming with this record company. Can we just do business under Karma Productions and state that it is three individuals and list each of our names in the deal memo we have with the record company? Any insight into the law or this situation?

Answer: You can create a limited liability company. If you do a dba, all risk will be on the sole person. Of course all assets will also belong to that one person. Create a Limited liability company, you can file Articles of Organization with the secretary of state and that will define percentage of ownership. You must do this to get to the next level of your business. Good luck!

Question: How do I go about filing a DBA? I need to apply for a DBA for a Real Estate company in California and have no idea how to go about this process. It is located in Placer County. Thanks in advance for the help!

Answer: Go to your county clerk's office. It's quick and cheap.

Question: what are the advantages of having a DBA vs. a corporation or LLC? I am thinking of getting a DBA. Does anyone know the advantages (especially for taxes) as opposed to an S corporation or an LLC.

Answer: From legalzoom.com: 6. Advantages of a DBA When you are starting up, you definitely want to keep costs low and the process simple. Filing for a DBA helps you to do that. You do not have the ongoing maintenance or the costs associated with forming a corporation or LLC. Once your business is running profitably, you may want to convert it to a corporation or LLC. 7. Disadvantages of a DBA One of the main disadvantages of having a DBA is that you do not have liability protection as a sole proprietorship or partnership. You will be personally liable for the debts of your business. Additionally, you will not have name protection. In many states and counties, anyone can register any DBA. From me: Although it does require additional cash outlays, forming an LLC is probably the way to go. As noted above, using only a DBA does not provide liability protection. If you are a single proprietor and form what is a single member LLC (you being the only member), the results of the entity's operations flow to the Schedule C on your personal tax return for federal purposes so a separate LLC return would not be required. LLCs have been the "in" thing for a few years now.

Question: How do I find telecommute job in oracle development/dba? I have over 5 years experience as an oracle developer/dba and I would like to find a telecommute job.

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Question: How do I obtain a DBA Certificate in new Jersey for a Business ? I need to open a Business Checking Account and the bank requires a DBS Certificate. It is only a Sole Propietership but the bank requires this DBA Cert. Anyone have experience with this ?

Answer: From the NJ Dept of Revenue, here is the process on how to register a business name ("doing business as") in the state of NJ http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/revenue/… A fictitious business name is the name of your business, if different from your own. If you are operating the business as XYZ Desktop Publishing, for example, you are required to register the fictitious or assumed business name at your city or county clerk’s office. Registering your fictitious business name is important for a number of reasons. Banks look for proof that you have properly registered the name when opening a business account. An even more important consideration is that you won't be able to enforce any contract that you sign under an unregistered name. An unregistered business name also leaves that name open for use by other businesses, even your competitors, which may jeopardize your business.