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lbratcher4
12-07-2009, 03:11 AM
I have thought of a name I would like to use to start a business and need info on how to get started. How do you check if someone is already using it and how do you take claim to it so nobody else can use it? Thanks

BallPythons9
12-07-2009, 05:07 PM
Try www.godaddy.com

xanaxez
12-07-2009, 05:28 PM
I have thought of a name I would like to use to start a business and need info on how to get started. How do you check if someone is already using it and how do you take claim to it so nobody else can use it? Thanks

google the name of the business you would like to use and see if anything comes up. internet wise i am not sure but to own and operate a business in your state that already uses the name... that said business has to be atleast 100 miles away or in another state.if now one has the business then you need to make it then register the business, get a state and federal tax and id number.

jluman
12-07-2009, 06:20 PM
Business names are handled by each state. Here's a site where you can search for business names in Missouri: https://www.sos.mo.gov/businessentity/soskb/csearch.asp I'm sure there's more info on that site about how to get started in your state.

lbratcher4
12-08-2009, 04:07 AM
Thank you everyone that is good info.