Texas
A legal entity and an assumed business name are not interchangeable.
Read the Texas startup guideState-by-State Freight Broker Startup Guides
Start with your business's home state, then review the separate federal authority and financial-security process.
These guides cover nine states. They identify state business-setup resources, not nine different BMC-84 bond amounts or a promise of availability. Ask HIA to confirm the options available for your business.
Florida
Sunbiz provides Florida fictitious-name registration guidance.
Read the Florida startup guideGeorgia
Georgia provides separate procedures for domestic entities and businesses formed outside Georgia.
Read the Georgia startup guideNew Mexico
New Mexico Business Services directs businesses to the SOS Enterprise online filing portal.
Read the New Mexico startup guideKansas
Kansas information reports are filed every two years.
Read the Kansas startup guideOhio
The Ohio Secretary of State offers a business-startup roadmap and links to additional business resources.
Read the Ohio startup guideSouth Dakota
South Dakota corporations guidance explains online formation services and annual-report questions, including exceptions for limited partnerships and business trusts.
Read the South Dakota startup guideArizona
The Arizona Corporation Commission handles corporation and LLC formation.
Read the Arizona startup guideVirginia
Virginia State Corporation Commission resources explain new-business registration and the role of a registered agent.
Read the Virginia startup guideKeep state and federal tasks separate
A state entity filing does not replace federal broker authority. Read the license checklist and filing guide after reviewing your state's resources.
Already formed in another state?
Ask the relevant state agency or your legal adviser whether registration as an out-of-state entity is needed for your activities. Review local permits and tax obligations based on your actual operations, not just your mailing address.
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