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The full rebrand paperwork checklist

Four phases, in order. Work through each one and check things off as you go — tap a phase to open it.

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Search your state's business-name database for conflicts Search the USPTO for trademark conflicts Renaming your LLC/corporation? File articles of amendment with your state Only changing a DBA/trade name? Check your state's specific rules first

Sole prop, partnership, or corp? Send the IRS a signed notice of the name change Partnership or corp? You can also report it on your current-year tax return instead Confirmed you don't need a new EIN (only required if your business structure changes)

Bank and credit card accounts Licenses and permits Insurance Payroll Tax accounts Want to keep trademark protection under the new name? File a new trademark application

Website Social accounts Email Signage Invoices Contracts Sent an email or social post so customers aren't left wondering who you are

Every account, filing, and customer is caught up — go show off the new brand. 🎉

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