• Learn about trade names (fictitious business names)
• Conduct a trade name search to determine availability and avoid infringement
• Register your trade name
• Search existing corporate names to determine availability and avoid infringement
• Reserve a corporate name

Business Structures

• Learn about business structure choices in your territory
• Use SBA's Business Structure Wizard
• File the documents creating your business structure

Licenses & Permits

Territory licensing

• Read about required licenses and permits
• Learn about professional licenses that may be needed
• Find out what permits (endorsements) you need to obtain your business license

Trademarks

• Learn about trademarks
• Search territory registered trademarks to determine availability and avoid infringement
• Register your trademark with the territory