Specialty Filings
Name amendment + downstream

Change your business name. State + IRS + downstream.

Changing your business name is more than a state filing. The state Articles of Amendment changes the registered name; then you have to notify the IRS (no form, just letter), update bank accounts, amend contracts, update licenses, update social handles, and possibly file a new DBA. Miss a downstream step and you have months of operational friction. We handle the state filing and coordinate the downstream cleanup.

All 50 states + DC 60-day money-back SOC 2 Type II
How it works

How we handle Name Change, end-to-end.

Changing your business name is more than a state filing.

1

Name availability

We confirm the new name is available with state SOS and not confusingly similar to an existing registered mark. Name reservation available if you want to lock it before filing.

2

Articles of Amendment

We file Articles of Amendment with state SOS changing the registered entity name. Standard filing fee passes through. Same-day filing if received by 3pm ET.

3

IRS notification

IRS does not have a specific form; we send a letter on company letterhead notifying of the name change with the EIN. Update with state revenue department similarly.

4

Downstream coordination

Bank account name update, contract amendments, license renewals under new name, social handle updates, website + email transitions. We provide a checklist and coordinate the steps.

What we'll set up for you

A clean handoff, in four steps.

You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.

01 · Name + Brand

A name that's actually available.

Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.

02 · State filing

Filed with the Secretary of State.

We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.

03 · Federal IDs

EIN + the right tax setup.

Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.

04 · Stay compliant

Registered Agent + deadline tracking.

Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.

Pricing

Transparent name change pricing.

Government fees pass through at cost. No upsells.

State filing only

$149
Just the amendment.

State Articles of Amendment + IRS notification letter. You handle bank, contracts, licenses, social downstream.

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Multi-entity name change

$499
Up to 5 entities.

Coordinated name change across up to 5 related entities (parent + subsidiaries, or family of LLCs). Single coordinated state filing batch, consistent IRS letters, downstream sequencing.

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FAQ

About the Business Name Change Service.

Do I need a new EIN?
No. The EIN stays with the entity regardless of name. The IRS just needs to know the new name on file.
Can I use both names during transition?
Yes. Many businesses operate under both names for 3-6 months while updating customers and contracts. File a DBA for the old name if you want to continue using it informally.
What about active contracts?
Send amendment letters to counterparties confirming the name change. Most contracts continue automatically; the amendment letter prevents enforcement questions if a dispute arises.
What if the new name is similar to an existing trademark?
Risk of trademark infringement claim. We run a trademark search before filing. If conflict exists, recommend changing the proposed name or accepting the risk.
How long does the full transition take?
State filing same-day to 1 week. IRS notification: confirmation in 30-60 days. Bank account update: 1-2 weeks. Downstream items: 2-8 weeks total depending on scope.
Does this work for sole proprietorships?
Sole prop name changes are different (no state entity to amend). Update DBA filings and notify customers, banks, IRS via letter. We handle DBA changes at $99.
Why File.Business

Premium compliance, no service-fee markup.

Trust you can verify

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A compliance partner, not a transaction

Most providers go quiet after checkout. We auto-track every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across your entities. The Business OS dashboard keeps your compliance score visible year-round.

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