"Need help with legal / accounting / business names - thanks!"
Topic: Trading Name vs Business Name - Legal and Financial implications for more than one 'business'
CONTEXT I intend to start two unique businesses: 1. An online retail based company 2. A service based company (IT and office oriented)
1 and 2 require different 'NAMES' for branding purposes (definitely two different websites - they need to be unique)
Questions: 1. Do I need to register both names as businesses (and therefore provide different sets of accounts for each) 2. Do I need a different bank account for each 3. Do I need a different set of accounts for each 4. Can I use my PERSONAL bank account and VISA card for company purchases as a sole proprietor