Fictitious business name

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002103",
  "term": "Fictitious business name",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A name under which a business operates that is different from the legal name of the owner or the registered corporate name. This name, also known as a 'doing business as' (DBA) name, must typically be registered with a state or local government agency. Registration informs the public of the true identity of the business owner for consumer protection and legal accountability.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/fictitious-business-name/"
}