Registering a DBA (Assumed Name) in Idaho
Where and how to file a DBA, trade name or assumed name in Idaho, and the fee.
Short answer: Idaho calls a DBA an assumed business name (ABN), registered with the Secretary of State by a Certificate of Assumed Business Name. The base fee is $25 ($45 on paper with the manual processing fee); an amendment is $10 base. Idaho Secretary of State, Business Forms page and Business FAQ
| DBA / assumed name | Idaho calls a DBA an assumed business name (ABN), registered with the Secretary of State by a Certificate of Assumed Business Name. The base fee is $25 ($45 on paper with the manual processing fee); an amendment is $10 base. ABNs no longer need renewal and stay active until cancelled; cancelling online is free. |
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| Name rules and reservation | An LLC name must contain "limited liability company" or "limited company" or the abbreviation "L.L.C.," "LLC," "L.C.," or "LC"; "Limited" may be abbreviated "Ltd." and "company" "Co." A professional LLC may add "professional" or a leading "P." A business name can be reserved for four months with an Application for Reservation of Legal Entity Name: $20 base fee (plus $20 manual processing fee on paper). |
Where to get help in Idaho
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FAQ
How do you register a DBA in Idaho?
Idaho calls a DBA an assumed business name (ABN), registered with the Secretary of State by a Certificate of Assumed Business Name. The base fee is $25 ($45 on paper with the manual processing fee); an amendment is $10 base. ABNs no longer need renewal and stay active until cancelled; cancelling online is free.
What are the LLC name requirements in Idaho?
An LLC name must contain "limited liability company" or "limited company" or the abbreviation "L.L.C.," "LLC," "L.C.," or "LC"; "Limited" may be abbreviated "Ltd." and "company" "Co." A professional LLC may add "professional" or a leading "P." A business name can be reserved for four months with an Application for Reservation of Legal Entity Name: $20 base fee (plus $20 manual processing fee on paper).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.