Fictitious Business Names
Persons regularly transacting business in Fresno County for profit under a fictitious name are required to file in accordance with California statues.
Definitions of a Fictitious Firm Name
For Individuals: A name that does not include the surname of the individual. A name that suggests existence of additional owner (such as“Company,” “& Company,” “Sons,” “& Associates,” “Brothers,” but not the words that merely describe the business being conducted).
For Partnerships: or other associations of persons. A name that does not include the surname of each general partner or name that suggests existence of additional owners (such as “Company,” “Brothers,” etc.) in the case of an unincorporated association other than a partnership, a “Z” general partner means a person whose liability in the business is substantially the same as a general partner.
For Corporations: A name not stated in the articles of incorporation.
Organizations Not Included: Non-profit corporations or associations such as churches, labor unions, fraternal and charitable organizations, non-profit hospitals, etc., and real estate investment trusts with permits under Section 23002 of the Government Code which have statements on file designating agent for service of process.
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