Are DBA filings mandatory?
An individual or company will be required, in most jurisdictions, to file a DBA if they choose to transact business under a name other than the owner’s personal name(s), for sole proprietorships and general partnerships, or the name used on the company’s incorporation documents. Most banks will also require sole proprietorships and general partnerships to have a DBA in order to open a business bank account. The DBA should be filed before you begin transacting business with that business name.
