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Am I the only entity entitled to use my DBA?

No such luck. The filing of a DBA form does not guarantee you absolute use of a trade name. In many states or counties, as long as you've filled out the fictitious business name statement correctly, the document is processed regardless of the similarity of your business' name to that of another business. In other states and counties (and as it is with corporations and LLCs), you may not be able to use the name if it's currently being used or is too close to that of an existing business. In some states, the first person to register for a DBA is entitled to use the name in business. So as to avoid confusion, it's a good idea to try and be different from an existing name if at all possible. Contact us with questions regarding your state of registration.

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