Read about the consequences of administrative dissolution and seeking reinstatement.

View a state-by-state chart with an overview of voluntary assumed name (DBA) filings for each state and the District of Colombia.

When doing business using a name other than your legal name, your state might require a voluntary assumed name filing, or DBA (doing business as) filing. Learn more.

View state naming requirements for LLCs and corporations, including name reservations, name transferability options, and required and prohibited words in company name.

Get the know-how on state record retention requirements for LLCs and corporations.

Get a practical summary of common entity compliance obligations, with best-practice tips for your expansion, contraction, and ongoing compliance.

To secure the debt funding, the business owners can use liens that run in favor of the holding entity or owner.