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I am going to start doing freelance web development starting in the next couple of months, but on the side I a going to work on some software to put forth in a SaaS model. I would like to do everything under my DBA name, which isn't my personal name, since I plan to move to doing only SaaS and custom software.

Should I just approach it as personally doing the work just have all checks written out to the DBA name? things like that?

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I think you answered your own question. – TimJ♦ Oct 19 '10 at 19:59

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Yes it probably makes sense to have checks addressed to your business name, especially if that's the brand you'll be developing.

You should have a quick chat with an accountant. There's tax implications on having income coming into your personal name, so you might want to set up a holding company of some sort. You'll want to be prepared ahead of time, so you're not hit with unexpected tax issues.

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