Legal Question in Business Law in Georgia

how many d/b/a (s) allowed

Dear Sir/Madam,

How many d/b/a (s) a corporation can use?

Can it be several or just one?

For example: we have used one d/b/a for several years. Now we would like to choose another d/b/a; however our contracts were signed under our present d/b/a. So, we are not sure if we can choose a new d/b/a and start using it, and at the same time having the documents with the old d/b/a.

(Note - our present d/b/a was approved by local county court).

Please advice.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

--name removed--


Asked on 1/14/05, 5:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys

Re: how many d/b/a (s) allowed

Fictitious names are registered with the Clerk of Superior Court of the county where the business is principally located. Without obtaining more information, it is difficult to give you a more complete answer, but there is no limit to the number of fictitious or trade names. The signatories to all previous contracts are in actuality the corporation itself, regardless of the �dba.� However there are complications when you use a fictitious name, including trademark issues, so I strongly advise you to contact a local attorney and discuss all issues further.

If you would like to discuss any issues further, please feel free to contact my office. My contact information is below. Thank you.

The foregoing is general information only, not specific legal advice. No attorney/client relation has been created or should be implied.

Glenn M. Lyon, Esq

MacGregor Lyon, LLC

Promenade II

1230 Peachtree Street NE

Suite 1900

Atlanta Georgia 30309

Phone 404.942.3545

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www.macgregorlyon.com

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Answered on 1/14/05, 8:49 pm


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