Who owns the business?

Question

i need to find out the name of the owner of a local shop, asked the staff and they wont tell me. is there another way of finding out? its so i can persue a legal matter with the owner

Answer 1

If it is a 'mom & pop' type business, check with the local court house.  They had to file for a business license in order to open the shop.

Might also see if there is any listing with the BBB.

Answer 2

If the shop is a limited business search for the shop name on www.Creditgate.com

If the shop sells alcohol just look above the entrance for a small black or white plaque with his name on. If its not there phone your local town hall licensing department. and ask them

If the shop doesnt sell alcohol and its not a limited company phone Trading Standards at your local town hall tell them you have a legal issue with the owner who refuses to identify himself. If they have his details on file they will give you his name if not they will go and get it for you

You may have to tell the trading standards officer what your legal issue is

Answer 3

there should be on show a certificate of insurance that may have the owners name on it.

if you write them a letter asking for the owners contact details they should by rights give them to you but in any case you don't need to know the owners name to take legal action against a shop as-long as you know the name and address of the shop you can address any letter to the manager

Answer 4

Go to your county clerk's office -- or if your county has a website that offers searchable database of registered businesses in the area. Then ask for the name of the owner of the shop. If it is a sole proprietorship your county will have it

But if it is a corporation, partnership or LLC, then go to the Secretary of State website. They will have a searcheable database that you can use, though some charges a fee

Answer 5

they should be listed with the states business office. Also if you hire an attorney they will do that for you...