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Costly Mistake #16: Using a DBA that you have not registered with the state in which you're doing business.

Companies must file as a foreign corporation. Or when the company's name is unavailable in a certain state, you must file a DBA (Doing Business As) with that state indicating you are doing business under that name in the state. This serves to protect the identity of the company within the state.