Legal Question in Business Law in Maryland

Use of fictitious name for business

Is it legal for an individual to use a fictitious name for privacy reasons when engaged in non-incorporated business (like when actors use stage names)? I'm speaking of a fictitious personal name, not business name.

I'm aware that the business name must be registered with the state; can the fictitious personal name be registered in the same way and used legally?

Are there other legal issues, and on what statute(s) does one rely if challenged?


Asked on 3/26/04, 2:00 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: Use of fictitious name for business

You can use a fictitious name as long as your intent is not to defraud.

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Answered on 3/26/04, 2:18 pm
G. Joseph Holthaus III Law Offices of G. Joseph Holthaus

Re: Use of fictitious name for business

A ficticious name can be adopted for a corporation or other legal entity. Ultimately a person in real interest is needed to comply with legal requirements for banking and other matters such as taxes. Contact an attorney.

Joe Holthaus

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Answered on 3/26/04, 8:36 pm


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