Business name contain city name legally?

Question

I want to start a sole proprietorship and maybe do a DBA (doing business as) name, but I would like to have the name of my city/town that I live in apart of the name of the business.

For example, I want to start a computer business in the city Roanoke. Could I register the business "Roanoke Computer Services" as long as no one else has the name and not get into trouble with the city?

Answer 1

I would not have thought that that would be a problem as you are helping to publicise the town. Why not approach the town planning group and seek their advice. Good luck with the business.

Answer 2

Yes you can use the name if available. You need to go to the city hall where your business will be based to file for a business license anyway, they will tell you the guidelines, the cost for the license will usually be under $75. Next you will need to go to a bank of your choice to open a business checking account, they will advise what is needed, you will usually need to place a add in a local paper with your purposed dba name to see if there will be any objections.