The Pennsylvania Registration of Fictitious Name is a legal process that is required for any business operating under an assumed name in the state of Pennsylvania. By registering a fictitious name, the business owner is legally declaring that the business is not a separate legal entity, such as a corporation or partnership, but is instead an individual or group of individuals conducting business under a name that is not their own. This registration process is also referred to as a “doing business as” (DBA) registration. There are three primary types of Pennsylvania Registration of Fictitious Name: 1. Sole Proprietorship Fictitious Name Registration: This registration is for individuals who are operating a business activity or trade in their own name but under an assumed name. 2. Partnership Fictitious Name Registration: This registration is for businesses that are registered as a general partnership and are conducting business activities under a fictitious name. 3. Corporation Fictitious Name Registration: This registration is for businesses that are registered as a corporation and are conducting business activities under a fictitious name. The registration of a fictitious name is necessary to ensure that the business is in compliance with Pennsylvania’s business laws and to protect the business from any legal liability. The registration process typically involves filing an application with the Pennsylvania Department of State, and paying a filing fee. Once the registration is complete, the business is legally authorized to operate under the assumed name.