Deciding on a name for your business is an important first step in starting a new business. The name you choose will be used on all of your marketing materials, including your website, business cards, and signage. You want to choose a name that is memorable and reflects the type of business you are starting.

If you are starting a business in Missouri, there are a few extra steps you need to take to choose a fictitious name for your business. Missouri law requires businesses to register their fictitious names with the Secretary of State’s office. This is to prevent businesses from operating under a false or misleading name.

To register your fictitious name, you will need to fill out a form and pay a filing fee. The form can be found on the Secretary of State’s website. Once you have registered your fictitious name, you can start using it for your business.

When choosing a fictitious name for your business, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, the name must not be the same as any existing businesses in Missouri. Second, the name must not be misleading or falsely imply that the business is something it is not. Finally, the name must not be obscene or offensive.

If you are having trouble coming up with a fictitious name for your business, there are a few resources that can help. The Missouri Small Business Development Center has a tool that can help you generate ideas for your business name. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office also has a searchable database of business names that are already registered.

Once you have chosen a fictitious name for your business, be sure to register it with the Secretary of State’s office. This will ensure that your business can operate under the name you have chosen and that no one else can use it.