 
| Fictitious Business Name Frequently Asked QuestionsNote: click on any of the text below - there are all links to answers to your questions. General Information: Who We Are How safe and secure is your credit card and check processing online site / service? Starting a Business: What Do I need to Start a Business Fictitious Business Name Statement Questions Federal Tax Id EIN and Seller's Permit Questions Incorporation Questions
Fictitious Business Name Statement Questions Federal Tax Id EIN and Seller's Permit Questions Incorporation Questions General Fictitious Business Name Questions The Fictitious Business Name Statement Form The Price and Methods of Payment check out, the form asks for a company name. Is this the name of my fictitious business name?HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE? Incorporation Questions General Incorporation Information  | Yes! After you pay you receive a confirmation email. | | The email has all the links to the forms, business name search, | | zip code search and instructions on how to complete the form. Back to Top | | Where can I find the fictitious name form to complete? | After Payment, you will receive a confirmation email You | | can use the online form, but since you have to sign it | | ( we need the original signature ) it is better to fill out | | the actual form. After payment, you receive a confirmation | | email with all the links to search for business name availability | | and the downloadable forms. Back to Top |
| | Is it hard to fill out the form? | No, you just enter your business name, address and signature. | | Then mail it to us. It takes one day to get here. Back to Top |
| | When will I be able to open a bank account? | After we file it and publish it we send you a receipt for | | payment for publication and an original certified copy | | of the filed dba - that is all you need to open a bank account. Back to Top |
| | Do I need a fictitious business name?- Yes, if you do business in a name other than your own
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| What if my business name already exists?- Then you will have to choose another name. AFTER payment, we will sent you a link to go online and search at the local level, and the state, corporate level for availability of your business name. Back to Top
| | What if I pay first and my name is not available? If you are a small business just starting out, get ANY fictitious business name, then get your bank account, get your merchant account, and start making some money. Don't worry about the name - it is not as important as you think. . . and to be frank with you, If the name of your business is your most important concern, then I guess you should not be in business because you lack creativity: here is why - # 1: In business, you can choose not only any name you want..but hundreds of different names... # 2: if you think the name is what makes a business successful, you are wrong - it is clients / customers that makes a business successful. If you don't have clients, or your product or service is not in demand, is not marketable, or is not priced right, it is better to stay out of business... you will lose your money. # 3 If the name of your business is all that matters to you, don't spend your money in filing anything and keep your day time job. Back to Top | | I am planning to form a corporation and the fictitious name will be under the corporation. Do I still need a Fictitious name? | You probably do because a corporation takes considerably longer to form. A dba is the fastest and least expensive way to start accepting checks in the name of the business. Later when your business is better, you may want to form a corporation and file another fictitious name under it. Back to Top |
| | Information about a Fictitious Business Name Statement (FBN) or a "Doing Business As" (DBA) By the way there is no difference between a Fictitious Business Name Statement (FBN) or a "Doing Business As" (DBA) A Fictitious Business Name is simply a filing and publication by the business or individual under which the Fictitious Business Name operates. Back to Top It tells the community that John Doe, who lives on 1 Somewhere St. in Beverly Hills, CA 90210, operates a business called "Getoll De Muny," and his business address is 1 Nowhere St, Los Angeles California 90000. So now people and banks can trust you (and I have no idea why) and they will issue checks in the company's name and the bank will open a bank account and let you cash the checks. NOTE THE BANK will not open a bank account unless you have a Fictitious Business Name - which is simply a filing and publication of the business or individual under which the Fictitious Business Name operates. Back to Top"DBA" means "Doing Business As..." A person or a company is using a business name other than their personal or corporation name. Example: Tony Soprano starts a business called "Rob 'em and Cheat 'em". Obviously, he does not want his name to be associated with the business name , so a DBA registration is required, unless he uses "Tony Soprano" or even Tony Soprano, the Robber" as his business name because in the latter case his real name is incorporated in the business name. Back to Top | | Is a fictitious name same as a business license No. A business license is simply a flat rate business tax fee by local governments or the state or both in most cases. The fee depends on the type of business and ranges between $50 and thousands of dollars depending on the locality and the nature of the business. For example, as an , I am required to be licensed by the State Bar of California and I pay them a flat annual fee. In addition, I have to pay local government fees for each location I maintain , promote and do business in - i.e., must have a physical location - you can do business in other cities without a license (in most cases) so long as your don't have a physical location there. That is the case form most regulated professions. On the other hand a typical business is required to pay business tax only to the local government and the fee is about $100 to $200 dollars for most businesses, unless you do business in a rich area like Beverly Hills where you have to pay more. A fictitious name is simply a legally required filed and published Statement that you do business under a name other than your own personal name. It is used to transact business under that name and collect money in the form of checks or credit cards based on a business bank account with the fictitious business name. For example, the bank will not open a bank account in a name other than your own personal name unless you have a filed and published fictitious business name statement as required by law. Back to Top How you will file and publish my DBA Here's what this process includes: After you purchase our service, you receive a confirmation email with a form and business name search links so you can do a state and local business name search to make sure no one is using your business name. Sign the form and mail it to us - takes one day to get to our office. Then, we will pay the fees and file, publish, and send you the certified, filed original copies. Take these documents and open a bank account. Four weeks later we file a proof of publication. In general, it takes 4-7 business days for regular service, 2-4 days for Expedited, and One day for Expedited same day. Back to Top
| | | I have a corporation can I file a fictitious name under it? | Yes. The registrant of the fictitious name will be the corporation and you will sign as the officer of the corporation. |
| | Do you file AND publish the fictitious name for $99.99? | Yes. |
| | So you do everything? Don't I have to do anything? What do I have to do in this process to file my fictitious name certificate? You just enter your business name, address and signature. Then mail it to us. It takes one day to get here. That is all you do. Then, we file it, publish it, send you the certified filed receipts, (so you can open a bank account )and we finally file a proof of publication a month later. | | Which Newspaper (s) do you use to publish my fictitious name? | We have several legally adjudicated papers that we do business with. | | We don't mention which these newspapers are so as our competitors | | don't find out about the low prices we get |
| | How long does it take to file and publish a fictitious name? | 5-8 business days for a regular dba, 2-4 for an expedited and 1 day for a | | same day dba" Back to Top |
| | What Does the $99.99 Dba include?- Everything: publication, filing the dba, mailing you the receipts, and filing proof of publication.
| | How can I be sure you are a legitimate and real service? | | Is it safe to order online? | | Which major credit cards are accepted? | | Company Name: No, if you mean the form you fill to give your credit card information, it is the company that the credit card is issued to, unless it is your personal credit card in which case just disregard it. Back to Top |
Seller's Permit Questions Seller's Permit information ( California ) Do I need one? Yes, if you sell taxable products How long does it take? 2 weeks after application | When you receive your permit, you must post | | it at your place of business in a location that is easily seen by your customers. |
Back to Top Who must have a permit? You are generally required to obtain a California seller’s permit if you sell or lease merchandise, vehicles, or other tangible personal property in California. A seller’s permit allows you to sell items at the wholesale or retail level. You cannot legally make sales of taxable items in California until you have been issued a seller’s permit. Back to Top
| Do I need more than one permit? |
If you make sales at more than one location, you must display a permit at each location. If this applies to you, please attach a list that includes the address for each location, and we will issue the permits you need. This requirement applies to retailers as well as wholesalers.
| Why do you need to verify my driver license number for a Seller's permit? |
This is required to ensure the accuracy of the information provided and to protect you against fraudulent use of your identification.
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Federal Tax Id EIN Federal Tax Id EIN Do you need one? Only if you pay employees more than $100 per year or if you need to build corporate credit in a tax # other than your ss#
| After you submit your form, we receive it in our email. | | Then, you are directed to a secure webpage | | Where you can pay by check or credit card. | | When we receive your payment, | | We obtain your tax id number. | | We send it to you by email or fax | | The IRS sends you an official tax id package a couple of weeks later |
What is Federal Tax ID EIN?
| It is simply an Employer Identification Number (EIN) or, "Federal Tax ID Number") that IRS assigns. | | This Number can be used to open a bank account and it becomes the id number for the business as a social security identifies an individual. | | The number is used by the federal government (IRS) to regulated business tax returns. | | The number is used by many inividuals or entities such as employers, sole proprietors, corporations, partnerships, nonprofit associations, trusts, estates of decedents, government agencies, and other businesses. | | An EIN is for business only, and should not be used in lieu of a Social Security Number (SSN). |
State Tax Id Do you need one? Only if you pay employees more than $100 per year Back to Top Pricing Information Back to Top
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The time it takes to file your company Incorporation Non Expedited incorporation takes 20-40 days Expedited Incorporation: We file the same day; you get the filed articles in 5-7 business day. DBA Fictitious Names Non Expedited dba takes about 5-8 days Back to Top Expedited dba takes about 2-4 days, but we can really expedited by coming to pick it up from your home or office if you purchase the same day option. Your dba will be filed and published the same day. Call us at 877-588-7974 to obtain that service.
Back to Top FEDERAL AND / OR STATE TAX ID Federal tax ids take a couple of weeks: we obtain it and the IRS or The State of California sends you a welcome package with your EIN #. You can expedite this. Get it on the same day you order (before 3 pm). Back to Top Who We Are Xkr Essex, Inc. A Business Filing and Incorporation Legal Service, managed and owned by Esq. Also operating & Associates Beverly Hills Law FirmBEVERLY HILLS877.588.7974433 N. Camden Dr. Ste 600.Zip: 90210Back to TopBack to TopAuthorized agent : agent for acceptance of service
n. states require that a corporation name an actual person (usually in the articles of incorporation or other filing with the Secretary of State) who is authorized to accept service of any lawsuit or claim against the corporation. Many larger corporations, particularly those which operate in several states, name a professional agent which represents many corporations.Back to Top Back to Top Total Cost No. $99 plus state fee: (about $100) For details of the packages, click here. Back to Top What Do You Get for $189 Includes State Fees? | Filing of Articles, | | all forms you need to comply with the State Law ( such as minutes and bylaws and others - about 100 pages of paper), | | Corporate Seal | | instructions on how to proceed so you will not be fined by the state because you did not file certain forms, | | instructions, as to how to issue shares, how to file the forms for each transaction of issuing of shares, etc. | | Please note: the advice I give you here may be general, but it covers the necessary steps so you will be complying with State Law. |
Back to Top Estimated time: Regular filing takes about 4-8 weeks; expedited filing takes around 8-10 days. Add $99 for Expedited Filing Back to Top I am one person corporation, can I incorporate? Absolutely. You can be the shareholder, director and the officers of the corporation: president, secretary, and treasurer ( financial officer) Back to Top business, it does not pay to form a foreign corporation. The fees you incur for an agent for service of process, and the taxes and fees to qualify in California ( California Nonprofit or Non Profit Corporation is treated elsewhere in this site) come to more than your save in the end. In addition, if you have a retail business in California ( California Nonprofit or Non Profit Corporation is treated elsewhere in this site), you need a California ( California Nonprofit or Non Profit Corporation is treated elsewhere in this site) Corporation. If you live in California ( California Nonprofit or Non Profit Corporation is treated elsewhere in this site) and you do business in California ( California Nonprofit or Non Profit Corporation is treated elsewhere in this site), it is better to incorporate in California ( California Nonprofit or Non Profit Corporation is treated elsewhere in this site). The only exception is if you are actually out of state and a small percentage of your business are conducted in California ( California Nonprofit or Non Profit Corporation is treated elsewhere in this site). The first year of incorporation, there is no minimum tax. The second year, on the other hand, you must pay a minimum of $800 per year for corporation taxes - whether or not your you have a profit.Our Low Prices We simply have very few employees that work very hard and our packages contain the necessary documents without the fancy and unnecessary items other services give you. Payment Information Is it safe to order online?
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