ABSTRACT
Based on information from Scott Trimble from Halfagain, this chapter provides some insight to new businesses when considering their name. Halfagain LLC is a creator of Search and Affiliate Marketing software based in Portland, Oregon. Many trades, professions, businesses, and occupations are regulated by state law, which will often require that corporations meet various qualifications before granting certain certificates of registration or business licenses. Many cities also require that corporations doing business within the city limits obtain a local business license. Washington state has a Master Business License that is a single, simplified application for applying for many state licenses, registrations and permits, and some city licenses. California has the California License Handbook, published by the California Department of Economic and Business Development, which lists sources of California licensing requirements, the applicable regulatory agencies and details the licensing process. The California Permit Handbook addresses permits that businesses may be required to obtain, such as certain environmental permits.
