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Help Center
Welcome to the Signature Filing Help Center. Here you will find information about the most common permits & applications needed to start a small business. This is not a complete resource by any means, but we are continually expanding it. General information is in blue, information that is specific to Signature Filing is in grey.
DBA
- What is a DBA?
- How do I know if I need a DBA?
- Why do I need a DBA?
- What are the requirements for a DBA?
- What protection does filing a DBA afford my business?
- What are the steps involved in filing a DBA?
- What business entities are available?
- Do I have to refile if I move?
- Can I have more than one business name?
- How long does a DBA last?
- What is required for a renewal?
- When can I being using my DBA name?
Corporation
- What is a corporation?
- What are the different types of corporate structures?
- What are the benefits of a corporation?
- How is a corporation different from an LLC?
- What sort of business name protections does a corporation offer?
- What is the annual corporation tax and when am I required to pay it?
- What are Bylaws and why are they important?
- What are the differences between S Corps and C Corps?
- How do I elect to become an S Corp?
LLC
- What is a Limited Liability Company/LLC?
- What are the benefits of a Limited Liability Company/LLC?
- How is an LLC different from a corporation?
- What sort of business name protections does an LLC offer?
- What is the annual LLC tax and when am I required to pay it?
- What is an Operating Agreement and why do I need one?
- If I'm a Single Member LLC, do I really need all this verbiage regarding multiple Members?
Site FAQ
- What can Signature Filing do for me?
- Are there any discounts available?
- Can I get my DBA published if it has already been filed?
- How long does getting a DBA take?
- Can I speed up the process?
- How long does it take to fill out the DBA application?
- Can I look up a business name before I apply?
- When can I open a bank account under my DBA?
- Do I have to do anything else after I've paid for my DBA?