A DBA, or “Doing Business As,” is a registered name that allows a business to operate under a name different from its legal name. Depending on the state or locality, it may also be called an assumed name, fictitious business name, or trade name. A DBA can help a sole proprietor create a distinct business identity or allow an LLC or corporation to operate additional brands without forming a new entity. A DBA does not create a separate legal entity or provide liability protection on its own. Swyft Filings offers a DBA filing service that includes a name availability check, specialist review, preparation and submission of the filing to the appropriate state or county office, and access to the approved DBA certificate through the customer dashboard.

Under Swyft Filings' DBA service, customers provide the proposed DBA name, jurisdiction, business category, and a brief description. The filing is then reviewed and submitted to the appropriate state or county office. Once approved, the DBA certificate or registration can be accessed through the customer account, subject to the procedures of the filing jurisdiction.