Thinking of opening a new business? Here are some simple
steps to help aid you in getting your business going in no time:
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File an Assumed Name (D.B.A.) Certificate with the
County Clerk in the county(s) in which the business is located and/or will conduct
business.
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Corporations and incorporation documents are filed with the Secretary of State in
Austin at 512-463-5555. Upon filing in Austin, the D.B.A. is then filed in
the county(s).
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To obtain a State Sales Tax ID #, contact the State Comptroller at 800-252-8880,
800-252-5555 or visit the web page at
www.window.state.tx.us.
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To order a Business Tax Kit and other publications, call 800-829-3676.
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A Federal Tax ID# is available through the IRS at 800-829-1040.
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For an Employer's ID#, contact the Texas Workforce Commission at 512-463-2731.
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Worker's Compensation Information--contact Texas Worker's Compensation & Texas
Dept. of Insurance at 512-322-3490.
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Patents or Copyrights
Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks
Washington, DC 20231
703-308-4357
Copy-Right Office LM455
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20559
202-707-3000
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If the business is operated in home, review the deed restrictions and contact the
homeowners association.
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If the Business is located in a city or its jurisdiction, contact the city for possible
permit requirements.
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Contact the County Health Department for a business involved in food preparation at:
979-864-1484 - Angleton
281-585-2094 - Alvin
979-265-4446 - Clute
281-485-5344 - Pearland
979-548-2272 - Sweeny
Resources:
The following is a partial list of local resources for starting a new
business:
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Assumed Name Certificate with one
owner or withdrawal of an Assumed Name with one owner |
$16.00 |
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Each additional owner listed |
$0.50 |
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Certified copy |
$6.00 |
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSUMED NAME FILINGS
OPTION 1:
- Assumed Name forms (DBA’S – Doing Business As) can be downloaded from this website.
- The recording fees are $16 for the first page and $4 for each additional page. A certified
copy for the bank (if needed) will be an additional $6.00.
- After all signatures have been notarized, the completed Assumed Name form can be mailed
to the Brazoria County Clerk’s Office at 111 E. Locust, Suite 200, Angleton, Texas 77515
along with the required recording fees.
- You will receive the original Assumed Name with the recording information no later than
two weeks from the date of filing. We will mail your certified copy the day we record the
Assumed Name.
OPTION 2:
- Assumed Name forms (DBA’S – Doing Business As) can be downloaded from this website.
- The recording fees are $16 for the first page and $4 for each additional page. A certified
copy for the bank (if needed) will be an additional $6.00.
- The form can be taken to all locations of the Brazoria County Clerk's Office.
East Annex - 1524 E. Mulberry #152 Angleton TX 77515
Manvel substation - 7313 Corporate Drive Manvel TX 77511
Pearland substation - 2436 S. Grand #106 Pearland TX 77581
Assumed Name forms available at all locations.
- If you bring the form in and sign it before the clerk, the clerk will acknowledge the
signatures. In this case, the form does not need to be notarized. A valid State or Federal
photo I.D. is required in order for the clerk to acknowledge signatures.
- You will receive the original Assumed Name with the recording information no later than
two weeks from the date of filing.
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You may purchase a certified copy of your DBA at the time of recording.
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