When it comes to protection and tax benefits, they are VERY different

Should you register a DBA instead of an LLC? DBA stands for Doing Business As, and they're sometimes also referred to as fictitious business names. Basically, if you're operating your business as a sole proprietor, which means that you don't have an LLC or a corporation, then you must get a DBA if you don't want the name of your business to be your actual name. However, the downside of a DBA is that they are not separate legal entities, which means that they do not provide you with any personal liability protection. So that means if your DBA ever gets sued, then they're going to go after you personally. There's no protection for your personal assets. Your home, your car, and your jewelry are all at risk. Whereas if you register an LLC, then in most situations your personal assets will be protected from any lawsuits or debts that the LLC incurs. Not to mention, having the LLC also provides you with more credibility and can provide you with significant tax benefits.