If you are closing your business, you might want to use a different name.It's similar to getting a business name in the first place.You should contact the same department that gave you permission to use the name.If necessary, publish a notice of abandonment in a newspaper.
Step 1: To get in touch with the office, find it.
You can find out which agency granted you permission to use your business name by looking through your paperwork.You probably applied for a DBA in the United States, which stands for doing business as, instead of your actual name.It is possible to register a business name in the United States.To cancel, you should contact the same office.You can cancel your business name in Australia on the Australian Securities and Investments Commission website.
Step 2: Call the office.
You should find the contact information for the office that granted you permission to use your business name.If you want to cancel the name, you should call them.Depending on where you live, the process will vary.Ask the office if you need to fill out a form.If you want to download the form, give the office your mailing address.In some states you can simply let it go.In Florida, you must keep your name active by renewing it every five years.The name will expire if you don't renewed it.
Step 3: Get information.
Before canceling your business name, you should gather all the required information.Depending on the form that you use, the information requested will vary.You will need the name of the business owner on file, the current business name, any business identification number, and the registered agent.
Step 4: The form needs to be completed.
You should type in black ink.You may be asked to type a letter.They should tell you what's in the letter.Make a copy of the completed form or letter and mail it to the address provided.If you submitted information through a website, you should preserve it.
Step 5: If necessary, publish it in a newspaper.
You may have to publish a notification of abandonment in some places.You may have published a notice in a newspaper when you first registered your business name.The office should tell you which newspapers to contact.
Step 6: It is required that you pay required fees.
If you want to abandon your business name, you'll have to pay a fee.You have to pay $10 in Texas.
Step 7: Clients and suppliers should be notified.
If you change your name, you should inform your clients and suppliers.Also include that information if you are closing your business.You don't want your clients or suppliers to assume that you are the person using your business name.You should keep a copy of the letter for your records.If you have to publish a notice of abandonment, send letters.Unless you notify them directly, many people don't know you have canceled your business name.
Step 8: Cancel online.
You can cancel your dba online in some states.You should check with your state to make sure you have this option.In New Jersey, you can cancel your business by entering your entity's number, business type and initial filing date.You can fill out Form NR-4 in West Virginia.