Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
Fictitious Business Name Statement
Questions
Federal Tax Id EIN and Seller's Permit Questions
Incorporation Questions
General DBA Questions
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How will you Help me
File my DBA DBA?
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Do I need a DBA ?
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Can you tell me where can I find the links to do an online business name
Search?
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I want to know whether my name is taken before I pay you to file it
form me?
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Where
can I find a DBA Form?
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Where do
you file a DBA Statement?
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Can I not File the
fictitious Name Myself?
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What do
I have to do in this process to file my
fictitious name certificate?
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So you do everything for me?
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Which Newspaper(s) do you use to publish my fictitious name?
- I tried paying by credit card
online and after I clicked on check out, the form asks for a company name.
Is this the name of my DBA ?
The DBA Form
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Do I have to pay before I
download a form?
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Where can
I find the fictitious name form to complete?
Is it hard to fill out the
Fictitious Name dba form?
I tried paying by credit card online and
after I clicked on check out, the form asks for a company name. Is this the name
of my DBA ?
The Price and Methods of
Payment
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I changed my mind, can I get a
refund?
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I tried paying by credit card online and
after I clicked on check out, the form asks for a company name. Is this the name
of my DBA ?
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Do you
file AND publish the fictitious business name for $99.99?
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What Does the $99.99 Dba include?
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How come your
prices are so low
Which major credit cards
and checks are accepted?
Is it safe to order
online?
HOW LONG DOES
IT TAKE?
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How long does it take to file and publish a non expedited
dba / DBA ?
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How long does it take to file
and publish an expedited dba / DBA ?
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Can
you file my dba on the same day I purchase your service?
How
long does it take to file and publish a fictitious name?
When will I be able
to open a bank account?
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Incorporation Questions
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What
does the$189 C corporation package include ?
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What does the $99 dba package include?
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How long does it take to incorporate
a non expedited C corporation?
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How long does it take to incorporate
an expedited C corporation?
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General Incorporation Information
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Yes! After
you pay you receive a confirmation email.
- The email has all the links to the
forms, business name search,
- zip code search and instructions on
how to complete the form.
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Where can I find the fictitious name form to complete?
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confirmation email You |
| can use the online form, but since
you have to sign it |
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it is better to fill out |
| the actual form. After
payment, you receive a confirmation |
| email with all the links to search
for business name availability |
| and the downloadable forms. |
Is it hard to fill out the
form?
| No, you just enter your business
name, address and signature. |
| Then mail it to us. It takes
one day to get here. |
When will I be
able to open a bank account?
| After we file it and publish it we
send you a receipt for |
| payment for publication and an
original certified copy |
| of the filed dba - that is all you
need to open a bank account. |
Do I need a
DBA ?
- Yes, if you do business in a name other than your own
- personal
name. More Info...
- I am planning to form a corporation
and the fictitious name will be under the corporation. Do I
still need a Fictitious name? You probably do because a
corporation takes considerably longer to form. A dba is the
fastest and least expensive way to start accepting checks in the
name of the business. Later when your business is better, you may want
to form a corporation and file another fictitious name under it.
- I have a corporation can I file a
fictitious name under it?
Yes. The registrant of the fictitious name will be the
corporation and you will sign as the officer of the corporation.
Do you
file AND publish the fictitious name for $99.99?
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Yes. |
So you do everything?
Don't I have to do anything? What do I have
to do in
this
process to file my fictitious name certificate?
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just enter your business name, address and signature. |
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mail it to us. It takes one day to get here. That is all
you do. |
Which Newspaper (s) do you use to publish my fictitious name?
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We
have several legally adjudicated papers that we do business with.
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We
don't mention which these newspapers are so as our competitors
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How long does it take to file and publish a fictitious name?
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5-8
business days for a regular dba, 2-4 for an expedited and 1 day for a
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same day dba" |
What Does the $99.99 Dba include?
- Everything: publication, filing the dba,
mailing you the receipts, and filing proof of publication.
How
can I be sure you are a legitimate and real service?
Is it safe to order
online?
Which major credit cards are accepted?
Company Name: No, if you mean
this below,
it is your credit card company,
if your
credit card is a business card under one of your companies.
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Can you tell me where can I find the links to do an online business name
Search?
Yes, AFTER YOU
PAY, WE WILL SEND YOU THE LINKS TO DO A STATE AND LOCAL SEARCH
I want to know whether my name is taken before I pay you to file
it form me?
AFTER YOU PAY, WE WILL SEND
YOU THE LINKS TO DO A STATE AND LOCAL SEARCH
When can I
find a DBA Form?
AFTER YOU PAY, WE WILL SEND
YOU ONE
Where
do you file a DBA Statement?
AFTER YOU PAY, WE
WILL TELL YOU WHERE WE FILE IT. THE COST FOR THE LOCATION AND
PROCESS OF FILING INFORMATION IS THE SAME AS THE FILING AND
PUBLICATION. AFTER YOU PAY, WE WILL TELL YOU THE PROCESS OF
FILING.,
Can I not File the
fictitious Name Myself?
YES,
AFTER YOU PAY, WE
WILL TELL YOU WHERE WE FILE IT. THE COST FOR THE LOCATION AND
PROCESS OF FILING INFORMATION IS THE SAME AS THE FILING AND
PUBLICATION. AFTER YOU PAY, WE WILL TELL YOU THE PROCESS OF
FILING.
Where Can
File My DBA statement
AFTER
YOU PAY, WE WILL TELL YOU WHERE WE FILE IT. THE COST FOR THE
LOCATION AND PROCESS OF FILING INFORMATION IS THE SAME AS THE FILING
AND PUBLICATION. AFTER YOU PAY, WE WILL TELL YOU THE PROCESS OF
FILING.
I changed
my mind, can I get a refund?
See
our refund policy
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Seller's Permit information ( California )
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Do I need one? Yes, if you sell taxable products |
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How long does it take? 2 weeks after application
| When you receive your permit, you must post it at your place of
business in a location that is easily seen by your customers.
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Who must have a permit?
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You are generally required to obtain a California seller’s permit if
you sell or lease merchandise, vehicles, or other tangible personal
property in California. A seller’s permit allows you to sell items at the
wholesale or retail level. You cannot legally make sales of taxable items
in California until you have been issued a seller’s permit.
| Do I need more than one permit?
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If you make sales at more than one location, you must display a
permit at each location. If this applies to you, please attach a list
that includes the address for each location, and we will issue the
permits you need. This requirement applies to retailers as well as
wholesalers.
| Why do you need to verify my driver license number for a Seller's
permit? |
This is required to ensure the accuracy of the information provided
and to protect you against fraudulent use of your identification.
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Federal
Tax Id EIN
Do you need one? Only if you pay
employees more than $100 per year or if you need to build corporate
credit in a tax # other than your ss#
State Tax Id
Do you need one? Only if you pay
employees more than $100 per year
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Payment Information
1. Is it
safe to order online?
2. Which
major credit cards are accepted?
Pricing
Information
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Other Information
The time it takes to file
your company
Incorporation
Non Expedited incorporation takes 20-40
days
Expedited Incorporation: We file the
same day; you get the filed articles in 5-7 business day.
DBA
Fictitious Names
Non Expedited dba takes about 5-8 days
Expedited dba takes about 2-4 days, but we can really expedited by coming to
pick it up from your home or office if you purchase the
same day option.
Your dba will be filed and published the same day. Call us at
877-588-7974 to obtain that service.
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FEDERAL AND /
OR STATE TAX ID
Federal tax
ids take a couple of weeks: we obtain it and the IRS or The State of
California sends you a welcome package with your EIN #. You can
expedite this. Get it on the same day you order (before 3 pm).
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Who We Are
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XKR
ESSEX, INC.
Corporation |
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Number: C2398030
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Date Filed: 5/10/2002
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Status:
active |
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Jurisdiction:
California |
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Address |
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433 N CAMDEN DR STE 600 |
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BEVERLY HILS, CA 90210
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Click
on the button below
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look for in the lower left corner of the page you will be directed
click on the button again. you will see this information from our
Merchant Bank Account:
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Company Name: Xkr Essex, Inc
Company Location: BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Current ECHO Merchant: Yes
ECHOTRUST
Merchant Validation Statement
For your safety, ECHO is providing the following information to
confirm that the merchant named below has been underwritten by ECHO
to accept credit cards and/or on-line checks, and that the merchant
processes those transactions using the ECHO secure payment gateway.
If "YES" is shown after the words "Current ECHO Merchant", you can
be sure that this merchant uses ECHO for payment processing,
ensuring your privacy and security in the course of your online purchase.
Company Name: Xkr Essex, Inc
Company Location: BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Current ECHO Merchant:
Yes
In every instance that you submit your payment information to a merchant
using the ECHO secure payment gateway, you can be assured that your
credit card or check information is being transmitted from the merchant's
secure Web site to ECHO using the industry-standard Secure Sockets
Layer (SSL) encryption technology. SSL prevents the information from being
intercepted by another party. For more information, please read the ECHO
privacy policy.
We use thorough underwriting methods and standards before setting up
merchants for our processing services. However, ECHO expressly
disclaims any responsibility or liability for any damage, loss, or injury
arising out of:
| The activities of any merchant.
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| The goods or services offered or the content displayed by any of the
merchants.
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| Your purchase of or inability to purchase any merchant's goods or
services. |
If you have any questions or complaints about the goods or services that
you buy through any ECHO merchant, we encourage you to contact the merchant
directly. If unable to achieve satisfaction through the merchant, the bank
or association that issued your credit card can also intercede on your
behalf through the chargeback process.
How will you Help me
File my DBA?
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After payment: |
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We
will send to you the DBA forms by email, fax,
or regular mail and a return envelope. |
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You MUST sign
the forms, and return the forms to us for processing
and official filing. You must sign, because the governments
require an original signature. |
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We
then take the dba documents to the filing office for recording
and payment of the filing fees. |
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We
then mail, email or fax the dba filed documents to
you.
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We
mail the original DBA or to you via US Mail.
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We
publish the DBA statement, for 4 consecutive weeks
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We
file a proof of dba publication
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The
process of filing a dba takes about a 4-7 days
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On
the hand, an expedited dba takes about 2-4 days.
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Authorized agent :
agent for
acceptance of service
n. states require that a corporation name an actual person (usually in the
articles of incorporation or other filing with the Secretary of State) who is
authorized to accept service of any lawsuit or claim against the corporation.
Many larger corporations, particularly those which operate in several states,
name a professional agent which represents many corporations.
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Total
Cost
No. $99 plus state fee: (about $100)
For details
of the packages, click here.
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What Do You Get for $189 Includes
State Fees?
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Filing of
Articles,
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all
forms you need to comply with the State Law ( such as minutes
and bylaws and others - about 100 pages of paper),
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Corporate Seal
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instructions on how to proceed so you will not be fined by the
state because you did not file certain forms,
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instructions, as to how to issue shares, how to file the forms
for each transaction of issuing of shares, etc.
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Please note: the advice I give you here may be general, but it
covers the necessary steps so you will be complying with State
Law.
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Estimated
time:
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Regular filing takes about 4-8 weeks; expedited filing takes around 8-10 days. Add $99 for
Expedited Filing |
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I am one person corporation, can I incorporate?
Absolutely.
You can be the shareholder, director and the officers of the corporation:
president, secretary, and treasurer ( financial officer)
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business, it does not pay to form a foreign corporation. The fees
you incur for an agent for service of process, and the taxes and fees to qualify
in California ( California NonProfit or Non Profit Corporation is treated
elsewhere in this site) come to more than your save in the end. In
addition, if you have a retail business in California ( California NonProfit or
Non Profit Corporation is treated elsewhere in this site), you need a
California ( California NonProfit or Non Profit Corporation is treated
elsewhere in this site) Corporation.
If you live in California ( California NonProfit
or Non Profit Corporation is treated elsewhere in this site) and you do
business in California ( California NonProfit or Non Profit Corporation is
treated elsewhere in this site), it is better to incorporate in California (
California NonProfit or Non Profit Corporation is treated elsewhere in
this site).
The only exception is if you are actually out
of state and a small percentage of your business are conducted in
California ( California NonProfit or Non Profit Corporation is treated
elsewhere in this site).
The first year of incorporation, there is no
minimum tax. The second year, on the other hand, you must pay a minimum of
$800 per year for corporation taxes - whether or not your you have a profit.
Our Low Prices
We simply have very few employees that work
very hard and our packages contain the necessary documents without the fancy and
unnecessary items other services give you.
Payment
Information
Is it safe to order online?
Our Merchant account is handled by
www.echo-inc.com They
make sure all transactions processed are
safe by using the SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption
standard. Using a SSL compliant browser such as Microsoft's Internet Explorer or
Netscape's Navigator and you will be able to conduct encrypted transactions on
our website.
In every instance that you submit your
payment information to a merchant using the ECHO secure
payment gateway, you can be assured that your credit card or
check information is being transmitted from the merchant's
secure Web site to
ECHO using the industry-standard Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
encryption technology. SSL prevents the information from being
intercepted by another party. For more information, please read
the
ECHO
privacy policy.
Which major credit
cards are accepted?
We currently accept checks, Master card, Visa and AMEX.
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