James would like to create a sole proprietorship operating under the name Super Lawn Care. Which of the following is true?(1 point)

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James will need to register the business with his local city as the name of his business differs from his own.
James will need to register the business with his local city as the name of his business differs from his own.

James will need to register the business with his local state as the name of his business differs from his own.
James will need to register the business with his local state as the name of his business differs from his own.

James does not need to register his business anywhere since a sole proprietorship never requires registry.
James does not need to register his business anywhere since a sole proprietorship never requires registry.

James will need to register the business with the federal government as the name of his business differs from his own.

Answer 1

In the case of a sole proprietorship, if the business name differs from the owner's legal name, James is generally required to register the business name (often referred to as a "DBA" or "Doing Business As") with his local or state authorities. Therefore, the most accurate response from the options given would be:

James will need to register the business with his local city as the name of his business differs from his own.

The specific requirements for registration can vary depending on the local laws and regulations.