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
$499setup + state fees
$299/yr compliance subscription
- U.S. LLC registration in Delaware or Wyoming
- Registered Agent coverage for year 1
- Formation certificate and operating agreement
- State deadline radar and online order tracking
- Email support for the formation workflow
E-commerce, SaaS & agencies
POPULARThe Global Growth
$899setup + state fees
$599/yr compliance subscription
- LLC or C-Corp registration
- EIN preparation and IRS workflow
- U.S. business banking preparation
- Annual report and franchise-tax radar
- Banking resolution and document vault
- Priority support for non-resident founders
VC startups & holding structures
The Enterprise Holding
$1,499setup + state fees
$1,199/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
- Dedicated counsel handoff when needed