§ 75-93-5. Definitions
As used in this chapter: “Business” means any commercial or professional activity. “Fictitious business name” means any name under which an entity transacts business in this state, other than (i) the entity’s legal name, or (ii) a fictitious name adopted by a foreign entity under Title 79, Mississippi Code of 1972, because its legal name […]
§ 75-93-7. Registration
An entity may apply to register a fictitious business name by filing with the Secretary of State the following information: The fictitious business name to be registered; The applicant’s legal name and mailing address; Every street address or physical location where the entity uses or will be using the fictitious business name to transact business; […]
§ 75-93-9. Amendments to registration
The registrant of a fictitious business name shall, within thirty (30) days of a material change in any of the information listed in Section 75-93-7(1), file with the Secretary of State an amendment of fictitious business name registration. The amendment shall set forth all information that would be required in an original application for registration […]
§ 75-93-11. Term and renewal
The registration period for a fictitious business name registered under this chapter shall be five (5) years; registration shall expire on December 31 of the year in which the fifth anniversary of registration occurs. Renewal of fictitious business name registrations: Renewal of a fictitious business name registration may be made on or between January 1 […]
§ 75-93-13. Effect of registration
Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, registration of a fictitious business name under this chapter is for public notice only and gives rise to no presumption of the registrant’s exclusive rights to own or use the fictitious business name registered, nor does it affect trademark, service mark, trade name, or other name rights previously […]
§ 75-93-15. Withdrawal of registration
The registrant of a fictitious business name may withdraw its registration by delivering to the Secretary of State a statement containing the following: The legal name of the entity utilizing the fictitious business name; The fictitious business name with respect to which the statement of withdrawal relates; That the entity will no longer transact business […]