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In Hawaii, there is no requirement that a business register a DBA in order to use an alternative name in commerce. However, despite the fact that a DBA is not mandatory, it can be helpful in many regards. Some advantages are: A registered DBA prevents others from legally using the name.

A trade name is the name a business chooses to do business under. It is commonly known as the ?doing business as? (DBA) name and can differ from the company's business name. If you produce goods, you would be applying for a trademark. If you ?produce? or provide a service, you would be applying for a service mark.

Although Hawaii doesn't have a general business license requirement, you do have to register with the Department of Taxation and get a Hawaii Tax Identification Number. This state tax ID is required to do business in the state, and is different from your LLC's federal EIN number.

Sole proprietors are in complete control, and within the parameters of the law, may make decisions as they see fit. Business registration with the State of Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs is not required, unless public notice of trade name is desired.

DBA filings for a corporation or LLC often require proof that the corporation or LLC is in good standing. This is usually in the form of a good standing certificate that you can request from the Secretary of State. Name restrictions. You cannot make your DBA a corporate name such as Jane Smith Inc. or Jane Smith Corp.

You will file your Hawaii DBA on the state level with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. You can file online using the Hawaii Business Express website. Or, you can file by mail, fax, or in-person by downloading the Application for Registration of Trade Name and submitting the hardcopy.