{"id":5188,"date":"2024-07-15T13:45:34","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T18:45:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/forming-a-houston-texas-dba.html"},"modified":"2026-05-15T16:16:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T21:16:00","slug":"forming-a-houston-texas-dba","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/forming-a-houston-texas-dba.html","title":{"rendered":"Forming a Houston, Texas DBA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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    Forming a Houston, Texas DBA in 5 Steps<\/h1>\n\n
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    \n By Richard Weiner, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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    The process for registering a DBA<\/span> ( Doing Business As<\/span> ) in Houston<\/span> , TX depends on your business structure<\/span> . If your business is a sole proprietorship<\/span> or general partnership<\/span> , you must file an Assumed Name<\/span> Certificate<\/span> form in each county where you maintain your business. If your business is a corporation, limited liability company<\/span> (LLC), or a limited partnership, you must register the DBA<\/span> with the Texas<\/span> Secretary of State<\/span>.<\/p>\n

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    Register your DBA with confidence<\/a>\u202fthrough our trusted partner LegalZoom.<\/b><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n

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