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

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.
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 context of a sole proprietorship operating under a name different from the owner's legal name, the correct response would typically be:

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

In many jurisdictions, if a sole proprietor operates under a business name that is not their own legal name, they are often required to register that name, commonly known as a "Doing Business As" (DBA) registration, with the local authority (such as the city or county). However, the specific requirements can vary by location, so it's important for James to check the regulations in his area.