When
starting
a
business,
one
of
the
most
important
decisions
is
choosing
a
name.
A
common
question
among
entrepreneurs
is
whether
the
name
of
their
company
must
include
the
words
"branch"
or
"subsidiary"
if
they
have
multiple
locations
or
divisions. The
answer
is
no,
it
is
not
necessary
to
include
those
terms
in
the
name
of
your
company.
However,
it
is
important
to
make
sure
your
company
name
accurately
reflects
your
business
and
isn't
misleading
to
customers. If
you
have
multiple
locations
or
divisions,
you
may
choose
to
include
the
city
or
state
where
they
are
located
in
the
name
of
the
company.
For
example,
if
your
company
is
called
"ABC
Corporation"
and
you
have
a
division
located
in
Miami,
you
may
choose
to
name
it
"ABC
Corporation
Miami
Division." Another
option
is
to
use
a
trade
name
or
"doing
business
as"
(DBA)
name.
A
DBA
allows
you
to
operate
under
a
different
name
than
your
legal
business
name.
For
example,
if
your
company
is
called
"ABC
Corporation,"
but
your
retail
stores
are
known
as
"ABC
Stores,"
you
can
register
the
trade
name
"ABC
Stores"
as
a
DBA. It's
important
to
check
with
your
state's
business
registration
agency
to
ensure
that
your
chosen
name
complies
with
their
guidelines
and
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The
agency
may
reject
a
name
that
is
too
similar
to
another
registered
business,
or
that
violates
any
trademark
or
copyright
laws. In
conclusion,
it
is
not
necessary
to
include
the
terms
"branch"
or
"subsidiary"
in
your
company
name
when
you
have
multiple
locations
or
divisions.
However,
your
company
name
should
accurately
reflect
your
business
and
be
in
compliance
with
state
guidelines.
Using
a
trade
name
or
DBA
can
also
be
a
viable
option
to
distinguish
your
various
locations
or
divisions.