A Michigan DBA (doing business as) is called an assumed name. To register a DBA in Michigan, file a Certificate of Assumed Name and pay the $25 filing fee. LLCs use DBAs when expanding under an alternative name in Michigan. However, DBAs don’t provide liability protection like an LLC or corporation does.
How to Register a DBA in Michigan
To obtain a DBA under an LLC in Michigan, file paperwork and pay fees. Registering a DBA is simple. Sole proprietors and partnerships file DBAs differently than LLCs and corporations. Operating without properly registering a DBA risks fines up to $10,000.
LARA oversees DBA registration in Michigan. File at the county level or with LARA. The process depends on your business structure. Requirements vary by state and business structure. Check regulations for your entity before filing a Michigan DBA.
DBA Registration Fees
The cost of registering a DBA in Michigan varies by county. For most counties the filing fee is $10. There is an extra $4.50 online processing charge.
When considering a DBA, ensure the name is unique and not already registered.