will it be possible to change my own name on my LLC and its documents?
Hi guys, I might want to change my name altogether, I'm still thinking about possible names for myself, I know it's weird but basically, I just want to have a more international name. I desperately need to form an LLC for my Amazon business but I worry about a possible consequences of a future personal name change.
will it be possible to change my own name on my LLC and its documents?
Hi guys, I might want to change my name altogether, I'm still thinking about possible names for myself, I know it's weird but basically, I just want to have a more international name. I desperately need to form an LLC for my Amazon business but I worry about a possible consequences of a future personal name change.
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Seller_Fnfv2UKRup5rK
It takes only a few minutes to create a Single Member LLC online in the state I live in in the upper left corner. Usually it is the State's Secretary of State's office that manages these formations (at least it is here).
Regarding the name change, Single Member LLC's are considered Pass-Through bodies by the IRS and income generated belongs to the individual and is tracked on IRS Schedule C on the 1040 form. They do not file separate federal taxes, but you will be filing state / local taxes.
Amazon treats Single Member LLC's as individuals. You use your SSN still even if you get an EIN from the IRS. Because Amazon still uses your name as the Legal Entity, all you would probably have to do is add your LLC as a DBA (Doing Business As) on Amazon's Tax info.
Note that having your DBA name on all your business docs (bank, invoices etc.) CAN lead to some issues when Amazon's bots look for your Legal Entity name. But I went through adding insurance, recent compliance forms, re-verification of the account, and Brand Registry with only a couple weeks spent in limbo with Seller Support. It was not painless, but the pain was acceptable.
Micah_Amazon
Hello @Seller_eDe1qcDR5Rrpr,
Thank you for posting. This is a very interesting question in which I will not be able to advise on. However, I can get you into contact with resources that should be able to help with the process.
Please see the following:
Please let me know if you have additional questions.
Best of luck.
Cheers,
Micah
