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Trademark Laws For Business Names In Phoenix
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Arizona LLC Processing Times Normal LLC processing time:Expedited LLC: Arizona LLC by mail: 14-16 business days (plus mail time) 3-5 business days ($35 extra) Arizona LLC online: 14-16 business days 1 business day ($35 extra)
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Arizona LLC Name Requirements Your business's name must end with one of the following: Limited liability company. Limited company. L.L.C.
The registration of trade names (business names, dba) is not legally required in Arizona but is an accepted business practice. Business names, also known as DBAs, can be filed with the Office of the Secretary of State.
How do I renew my DBA in Arizona? Call the Arizona Secretary of State's office at (602) 542-6187 or (800) 458-5842. Arizona trade name registrations are active for five years. They must be renewed online.
How to do a business name search in Arizona: Visit the Arizona Corporations Commission's eCorp entity search. Choose your “Search Type” (“Starts With,” “Contains,” or “Exact Match”) Enter all or part of your business name in the “Entity Name” box.
Filing Length: Trade Names last for 5 years from the date of receipt. Trademarks last for 10 years from the date of receipt. Prior to expiration, you have up to six months to renew your trade name or trademark.
In the United States, a trademark can last forever, so long as it is used in commerce and renewed on time every ten years. To renew a registered trademark, the owner must file the maintenance documents with the United States Patent Trademark Office (USPTO) and meet certain legal requirements.
Business License - Arizona does not issue nor require a state business license, however, most city/town offices issue business licenses.
