Legal Question in Business Law in Georgia

A single LLC with several DBAs

I have recently submitted my paperwork to form an LLC. I'm

going to operate several DBAs under this LLC. Does each DBA

need a federal & state tax id number, business licenses, seller's

permit, etc. or will this information from the LLC cover the DBA?

Is there any additional information I have to file for the DBA's?


Asked on 3/12/09, 5:51 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Charles W. Field Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law

Re: A single LLC with several DBAs

I believe one tax id number is all you need. However, to be safe, consult with your tax adviser.

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Answered on 3/13/09, 5:29 pm
Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys

Re: A single LLC with several DBAs

Generally, no. A dba is simply a trade name and not a separate entity that would need its own tax id, license, etc. However, the LLC is required to register each trade name with the superior courts of the counties where the names are being used. Note that trade name records are not maintained by the Secretary of State. In addition, it is vital that the LLC have an operating agreement (or some similarly titled internal operational agreement) that sets out all the internal rules of the LLC - ownership, management, etc.

If you would like to discuss any issues further, please feel free to contact my office. My contact information is below. Thank you.

The foregoing is general information only, not specific legal advice. No attorney/client relation has been created or should be implied.

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Answered on 3/12/09, 6:09 pm


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