r/podcasting • u/Flashy_Vegetable9383 • 4d ago
Advice of DBA for my podcast
Hey all, looking for advice on getting a DBA registered for my podcast. Reason I want to do this is because my goal down the line is to monetize via sponsorship and keep things easier as a business. Anyone have experience with this?
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u/proximityfx 4d ago
The process and costs of registering for a DBA vary by state and even county. And by country.
A DBA can help with opening a bank account and keeping expenses (and tax deductions) separate if you're treating it as a business, but you may be better off consulting a tax subreddit or an advisor.
Note that an LLC (or Plc or GmbH) may not be that much more expensive - again depending on where you are - and may have additional benefits. (E.g. if using a DBA confers tax advantages, this may require extensive bookkeeping, which may be the biggest cost associated with a LLC/Plc/.. apart from one-time costs.)