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

Business Structures

• Learn about business structures choices in your state and file the documents creating your business structure
• Use SBA's Business Structure Wizard

Licenses & Permits

State licensing

• Learn about business and professional licenses that may be needed

Trademarks

• Search trademarks to determine availability and avoid infringement
• Register your trademark with the state