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Richard "Gags" Gagliardi -

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

we should develop some kind of celebratory posting for people who START IT UP!!!! thanks for inspiring other community members.

-rich

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Rich Sloan , Co-Founder, Chief Startupologist, StartupNation

CONGRATULATIONS !!

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Jo
NJ

gags, congrats XD  watergal, thanks for sharing your experience ^_^

I talked with two co-workers on the same question about having an attorney file a LLC.  One important reason is to establish a relationship with the attorney.  Who knows as time goes by with your business, something happens and you need an attorney to consult.

When I’m ready to file, I’m going to have an attorney file.  I going to pay more, but I established a relationship with an attorney.

Congratulations!  I formed my LLC a couple of months ago and it really is exciting! 

Site Note:  If you haven`t applied for your EIN# yet, it`s really no big deal.  You can do it free (it`s a one page very simple form) at the IRS website (or by phone):

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=102767,00. html

Much Success,

Stephanie

Thank you MoreinStore,  much appreciated.   I filed my llc paperwork with my State & obtained my Fed ein# online - very easy.    The only thing left is that I`m not sure if I need to file a dba statement with my state.  My business is  going to be my website, but I named my llc something else.  Does anyone know if I need a dba statement?   Thanks.

 

Though I am not an attorney (and have never played one on TV ) I believe you only need a DBA (Doing Business As) if you are a Sole Propietor.  Since you have an LLC, you don`t need a DBA.  Have you ever checked out www.FindLaw.com?  My cousin (who IS an attorney) recommends this site for free advice, forms and contracts.  You may find the answer there. . .

Best,
Stephanie

 Please forgive my spelling of  Proprietor! 

Hi Gags,
Just saw your post asking about "dba". I don`t remember
anything about a "dba" in all the paperwork and research I did for my "llc".

My business name is " ocean county support center for home and business"
and my website is called "tomsriverconcierge.com". My business registration
is under my business name.  If you find out otherwise pls let me know, thanks

jo


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Jo
NJ

Thank you moreinstore for the info and the website link. I will check out that site.  Thanks watergal.  I never saw anything about it either,  If I find out otherwise, I`ll post what I find out. 

You only need a DBA if you are going to be doing business in a name other that what you registered your LLC as.  For instance if you registered your LLC as Spanky`s Product Development, LLC.  but plan on selling your products as Spanky`s Lawn Mowers, your LLC would have to get a DBA for Spanky`s Lawn Mowers.