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This document certifies the ownership and transaction details of a business operating under an assumed name in Stratford, Connecticut.
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How to fill out Trade Name Certificate

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Obtain a Trade Name Certificate application form from your local government office or download it online.
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Fill out the application with your personal information, including your name, address, and contact details.
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Provide details of your chosen trade name, ensuring it complies with local regulations (e.g., not too similar to existing businesses).
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Indicate the type of business activities you will conduct under this trade name.
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Submit the completed application form along with any required fees to the appropriate office, such as the county clerk's office.
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Check for any publication requirements in a local newspaper to announce your trade name, if applicable.
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Once processed, you will receive your Trade Name Certificate, which you should keep on file.

Who needs Trade Name Certificate?

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Entrepreneurs starting a new business under a trade name.
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Sole proprietors who wish to operate under a business name rather than their personal name.
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Partnerships or LLCs that need to register a fictitious name.
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Businesses that want to establish brand recognition with a specific trade name.
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For example, Bob Smith who is a self-employed carpenter might trade as Elite Carpentry; his full name in a business sense would therefore be Bob Smith T/A Elite Carpentry and any legal documents should encompass the full name to avoid confusion and add certainty.
trade name. noun. : a name or mark that is used by a person (as an individual proprietor or a corporation) to identify that person's business or vocation and that may also be used as a trademark or service mark.
For example, if you start a business called "Smith & Co.," that would be your company name. However, if you decide to operate under the name "Smith's Supermarket," that would be your trade name.
Your trading name is the name that your business goes by on a day-to-day basis and it's what your customers will recognize. When you operate under a trading name it's important to include your company's business name on any official documentation and your website.
Here are some more good ideas for your trading company business that you might wish to consider: True Traders. Noble Trading Partners. Trading Guild. Trading Solutions. World Commerce. Plus Trading. Blue Bay Car Hire. Mobile Distributions.
For example, Bob Smith who is a self-employed carpenter might trade as Elite Carpentry; his full name in a business sense would therefore be Bob Smith T/A Elite Carpentry and any legal documents should encompass the full name to avoid confusion and add certainty.
A1. A trade name is an assumed name used to identify the business or activities of an individual or organization. Sometimes a trade name is referred to as a “doing business as”, “DBA”, or “assumed” name.
For example, if you start a business called "Smith & Co.," that would be your company name. However, if you decide to operate under the name "Smith's Supermarket," that would be your trade name.

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A Trade Name Certificate is a legal document that allows a business to operate under a name different from its legal business name.
Individuals or entities that wish to conduct business under a trade name rather than their legal name are required to file a Trade Name Certificate.
To fill out a Trade Name Certificate, one must provide details such as the desired trade name, the legal name of the business owner, the type of business, and may need to include additional information depending on the jurisdiction.
The purpose of a Trade Name Certificate is to provide public notice of the business's trade name and to protect the name from being used by others.
Typically, the information that must be reported includes the trade name, the legal name of the owner or business entity, the address of the business, and possibly the nature of the business.
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