| Starting a painting business can be a very exciting | | | | individuals in the painting business like to do it with their |
| prospect. However, it is very important for you to | | | | own name as well. They include a DBA which is short |
| realize there are some legal requirements you will | | | | for Doing Business As to their checking account |
| need to have in place. Failure to learn about them from | | | | headings. |
| the start can result in you struggling or ending up with | | | | Find out if there are any licensing requirements in your |
| hefty fines to pay later on. You will need to come up | | | | state required for a painting business. You can |
| with a name for your business. Take your time to | | | | research this online or contact your local small business |
| decide on something you really like. | | | | offices to find out. When a license is required you will |
| You will need to do some checking to make sure no | | | | need to submit a application, a photo ID, and the |
| one else out there has already claimed that business | | | | required fees. It can take a while to get the license |
| name. The easiest way to find out is to file for a | | | | approved so apply for one early in the planning stages |
| Employee Identification Number, or EIN. You can submit | | | | of your painting business. |
| the name you want for your business and it will be ran | | | | It is a good idea to have insurance for your painting |
| through a database. You will get notification by mail if | | | | business whether it is required or not. Shop around to |
| you have been approved for that name or if you need | | | | find the best rates you can that also offer generous |
| to make modifications. | | | | coverage. You want to make sure you are personally |
| Once you have your EIN number you can apply for a | | | | covered should any type of accident occur while you |
| checking account with the business name on it. Many | | | | are representing your painting business. |