What is an assumed business name? Business entities such as sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and limited liability companies often do business under an “assumed” name, which is usually ...

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Dear “Assumer”: It depends on the form of your business. Jeffrey Bates is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, but is not board certified in any area of specialty by the Texas Board of ...

DEAR JEFF: Every week, the newspaper publishes a list of assumed names. What is the purpose of filing an assumed name with the county clerk? Is this just an option or is it required? Thanks, “Just ...