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| oompaloompa | 06-22-2009 12:03 PM |
ok, Im in UK but as its urgent I will reply with what Ive read on forums;
there are lots of threads on business name, check out Lyda posts. You can use whatever name you like BUT a real or business registered name will allow you to do things eg.get a box, you can also cash a cheque from paypal if you are limited, you can also then supply genuine info if limited or asked for info by paypal.. lots of reasons.
can you change your LLC info, dont see why not, its changable..but they already have your real name, and have to have it, so you cant change that, I absolutely think, you should change to a business name, instead of you real name to set up a paypal, if your real name is distinctive and banned. You can also get a business name that sounds like a real name too and use that. |
| Hypothermic | 06-22-2009 12:36 PM |
Thanks.
But my new LLC's name is nothing like my real name.
I just really want to give out my real name if needed, and thought I could get a DBA, whilst still owning an LLC.
So if the ask for a contact name I can give them "Name A" while still being legal but my real name will be "Name B" |
| Hypothermic | 06-22-2009 12:38 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by oompaloompa
(Post 92686)
ok, Im in UK but as its urgent I will reply with what Ive read on forums;
there are lots of threads on business name, check out Lyda posts. You can use whatever name you like BUT a real or business registered name will allow you to do things eg.get a box, you can also cash a cheque from paypal if you are limited, you can also then supply genuine info if limited or asked for info by paypal.. lots of reasons.
can you change your LLC info, dont see why not, its changable..but they already have your real name, and have to have it, so you cant change that, I absolutely think, you should change to a business name, instead of you real name to set up a paypal, if your real name is distinctive and banned. You can also get a business name that sounds like a real name too and use that.
| I am making a new business and PayPal and eBay account anyway; new address, phone numbers, my personal account was banned anyway. |
| oompaloompa | 06-22-2009 02:24 PM |
exactly, your contact name will be the business name.. very widely used, nothing wrong with this method! good luck |
| inverser | 06-22-2009 03:46 PM |
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Originally Posted by Hypothermic
(Post 92676)
Hello,
On forms, internet, and other places, when I need to fax something, they will ask for your Buisness Name, contact information, address.
However -- I don't want to give out my contact name. Can I create a DBA with my LLC, so I don't need to give out my real name?
What can I do so I don't need to give out my real name and give something else without getting into legal trouble like fraud or something.
I also want to change my LLC information with the DBA for privacy reasons. Is this possible?
Thank you!
| Keep in mind that DBA's are not assigned TaxID#'s (EIN)!
So if you provide a DBA as a contact "person" for your LLC, and at a later time you discover that they require a SSN for that person you are SOL.
It was mentioned on the board elsewhere that the smartest way to do this would be to have two LLCs. One that sounds like a typical business (e.g. Microsoft Corporation) and the other that sounds like a person's name (to use as the first LLC's contact).
FWIW, I am not aware of any legal issues that may arise from attempting something of this nature. It might be considered criminal or even just suspicious terrorist activity. Who knows.
I have not used this method myself. I have an S-Corporation and I used myself as the contact person and had to provide my SSN to the state in which the business was incorporated and also to the IRS. |
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