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Corporation · New filing · Idaho
Idaho
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Idaho Secretary of State
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Log in to your SOSBiz account. 2. Access your business record. 3. Select the Annual Report filing option. 4. Review and verify your business information. 5. Sign and submit your filing. - File an annual report in SOSBiz Need help accessing your business record? See How do I access my business in SOSBiz? ### How do I file an amendment? You can file most business amendments online through SOSBiz. 1. Log in to your SOSBiz account. 2. Access your business record. 3. Select the amendment you want to file. 4. Complete the required information. 5. Sign and submit your filing. The type of amendment available will depend on your business entity and the information you need to change. - File an amendment in SOSBiz For detailed steps on filing an amendment in SOSBiz, see How do I file an amendment in SOSBiz? Need help accessing your business record? See How do I access an existing business in SOSBiz? ### What is the current processing time for business filings? Processing times vary based on filing volume and the type of service selected. Current processing estimates are available on the SOSBiz Processed Through Date page and are updated as processing times change. - View current processing times Expedited service is available for certain filings and is typically processed within 8 business hours. Same-day service requests must be received by 1 p.m. Mountain Time. Requests received after 1 p.m. may not be processed until the next business day. ### Why can't I see my business in SOSBiz? If you don’t see your business in SOSBiz, it may not be associated with your account. This commonly occurs when: - A business was originally filed by a third-party service. - A business changes ownership or leadership. - A nonprofit organization has changes in board members or officers. - Learn how to access an existing business in SOSBiz ### How do I reinstate my business? If your Idaho business has been forfeited or dissolved, you may be able to reinstate it through the Secretary of State. To reinstate a business, you must: 1. Log in to your SOSBiz account. 2. Access your business record. 3. Complete the reinstatement filing. Resolve any outstanding filing requirements, if applicable. Only Idaho entities may reinstate their business. - Reinstate a business in SOSBiz Need help accessing your business record? See How do I access an existing business in SOSBiz? ## Registered Agents ### What is a registered agent? A registered agent is the person or business designated to receive official documents and legal notices on behalf of your business. You can: - Serve as your own registered agent if you have a physical address in Idaho, or - Hire a registered agent service. Registered agent services typically charge a fee and must be arranged before filing. - Learn more about registered agent requirements ### Does my business need a registered agent? Most business entities registered in Idaho are required to maintain a registered agent. A registered agent helps ensure your business can receive official notices and legal documents. - Learn more about registered agent requirements ### Can a registered agent use a P.O. Box? No. A registered agent must have a physical street address in Idaho. P.O. boxes cannot be used as a registered office address. The registered agent must be: - An individual with a physical address in Idaho, or - A business entity authorized to do business in Idaho with a physical address in the state. A P.O. box may be used as a mailing address for your business, but not as the registered office address. - Learn more about registered agent requirements ## SOSBiz Account Help ### Having trouble with your SOSBiz account? - Do I need an SOSBiz account? - How do I get access to my business in SOSBiz? - View all SOSBiz Help Articles ## Assumed Business Names (DBA/ABN) ### What is the difference between a DBA and an ABN? There is no difference. DBA (“Doing Business As”) is a common term used to describe an Assumed Business Name (ABN). An ABN allows a business to operate under a name that is different from its legal business name. For example, if Smith Enterprises LLC wants to operate as “Mountain Coffee,” it may file an Assumed Business Name for Mountain Coffee. An ABN does not create a separate legal business entity and is not a business license. ### How do I register an assumed business name (ABN)? You can file most business amendments can be filed online through SOSBiz. 1. Log in to your SOSBiz account. 2. Select the option to file an Assumed Business Name. 3. Complete the required information about your business and the name you wish to use. 4. Submit your filing and pay the required fee.
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Register an assumed business name Certificate of Assumed Business Name $25 (base filing fee) $20 (manual processing fee) $45 Total
Continue to the official online filing service →Source: sos.idaho.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerpt
Log in to your SOSBiz account. 2. Access your business record. 3. Select the Annual Report filing option. 4. Review and verify your business information. 5. Sign and submit your filing. - File an annual report in SOSBiz Need help accessing your business record? See How do I access my business in SOSBiz? ### How do I file an amendment? You can file most business amendments online through SOSBiz. 1. Log in to your SOSBiz account. 2. Access your business record. 3. Select the amendment you want to file. 4. Complete the required information. 5. Sign and submit your filing. The type of amendment available will depend on your business entity and the information you need to change. - File an amendment in SOSBiz For detailed steps on filing an amendment in SOSBiz, see How do I file an amendment in SOSBiz? Need help accessing your business record? See How do I access an existing business in SOSBiz? ### What is the current processing time for business filings? Processing times vary based on filing volume and the type of service selected. Current processing estimates are available on the SOSBiz Processed Through Date page and are updated as processing times change. - View current processing times Expedited service is available for certain filings and is typically processed within 8 business hours. Same-day service requests must be received by 1 p.m. Mountain Time. Requests received after 1 p.m. may not be processed until the next business day. ### Why can't I see my business in SOSBiz? If you don’t see your business in SOSBiz, it may not be associated with your account. This commonly occurs when: - A business was originally filed by a third-party service. - A business changes ownership or leadership. - A nonprofit organization has changes in board members or officers. - Learn how to access an existing business in SOSBiz ### How do I reinstate my business? If your Idaho business has been forfeited or dissolved, you may be able to reinstate it through the Secretary of State. To reinstate a business, you must: 1. Log in to your SOSBiz account. 2. Access your business record. 3. Complete the reinstatement filing. Resolve any outstanding filing requirements, if applicable. Only Idaho entities may reinstate their business. - Reinstate a business in SOSBiz Need help accessing your business record? See How do I access an existing business in SOSBiz? ## Registered Agents ### What is a registered agent? A registered agent is the person or business designated to receive official documents and legal notices on behalf of your business. You can: - Serve as your own registered agent if you have a physical address in Idaho, or - Hire a registered agent service. Registered agent services typically charge a fee and must be arranged before filing. - Learn more about registered agent requirements ### Does my business need a registered agent? Most business entities registered in Idaho are required to maintain a registered agent. A registered agent helps ensure your business can receive official notices and legal documents. - Learn more about registered agent requirements ### Can a registered agent use a P.O. Box? No. A registered agent must have a physical street address in Idaho. P.O. boxes cannot be used as a registered office address. The registered agent must be: - An individual with a physical address in Idaho, or - A business entity authorized to do business in Idaho with a physical address in the state. A P.O. box may be used as a mailing address for your business, but not as the registered office address. - Learn more about registered agent requirements ## SOSBiz Account Help ### Having trouble with your SOSBiz account? - Do I need an SOSBiz account? - How do I get access to my business in SOSBiz? - View all SOSBiz Help Articles ## Assumed Business Names (DBA/ABN) ### What is the difference between a DBA and an ABN? There is no difference. DBA (“Doing Business As”) is a common term used to describe an Assumed Business Name (ABN). An ABN allows a business to operate under a name that is different from its legal business name. For example, if Smith Enterprises LLC wants to operate as “Mountain Coffee,” it may file an Assumed Business Name for Mountain Coffee. An ABN does not create a separate legal business entity and is not a business license. ### How do I register an assumed business name (ABN)? You can file most business amendments can be filed online through SOSBiz. 1. Log in to your SOSBiz account. 2. Select the option to file an Assumed Business Name. 3. Complete the required information about your business and the name you wish to use. 4. Submit your filing and pay the required fee.
Download the official filing form →Source: sos.idaho.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerpt
CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED BUSINESS NAME
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Before registering a business name, a [business name search](https://sosbiz.idaho.gov/search/business) can be completed to determine whether another business operating in Idaho is currently using the same name or a similar one.
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