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Business Guide Menu Arizona Secretary of State
The Office of the Secretary of State issues a Certificate of Trade Name for small business start-ups for a small fee. The registration protects the copyright of one's business name in the state of Arizona . Once registered, other businesses are prohibited from using the same name in Arizona . Maricopa County
Recorder You may record your Certificate of Fictitious Name with the County Recorder , primarily for "DBA - Doing Business As" titles. The registration does not protect the business name under the copyright laws. Most DBA businesses obtain the certificate for financial institution requirement only (bank accounts). Arizona Corporation
Commission To incorporate a business, contact the Corporation Commission. The name may be reserved for 120 days. Arizona Worker's Compensation Insurance State laws require public and private employers with regularly employed workers to carry insurance. Employers are required to bear the entire cost of this insurance. Companies may choose to insure their employees in one of three ways: 1) by insuring with the State Compensation Fund, 2) by insuring with another authorized insurance carrier, or 3) by qualifying as a self-insurer under the rules and regulations of the Industrial Commission. Internal
Revenue Service (IRS) The IRS issues an Employment Identification Number (EIN) or Tax ID number for a business. For a sole proprietorship, a separate EIN is not required since the owner can use his/her social security number. An application form (SS-4) can be obtained on-line through the Internet or by calling the IRS directly. [an error occurred while processing this directive] |
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