Louisiana Assumed Business Name — Registration is the process of registering an assumed business name with the Louisiana Secretary of State's office. The purpose of the registration is to provide businesses with the legal authority to use a name other than their own for business purposes. This type of registration is required for businesses to open a bank account, file taxes, and conduct business transactions under the assumed name. There are two types of Louisiana Assumed Business Name — Registration: Sole Proprietorship and Partnership. Sole Proprietorship registration is for businesses owned by one person, while Partnership registration is for businesses owned by two or more persons. Both types of registration require the submission of an Assumed Business Name Registration Form, which must be signed and notarized, as well as a copy of the business’s Articles of Incorporation or a Certificate of Organization.