Can I start a business and use my Middle Name as My Legal Business Name?

Question

Im not trying to have a hidden identity or anything, but I hate it when people mispronounce my first name. Its been happening for years. I want to use my middle name as my first name, when I conduct business. I want to be known by my Middle Name in the business world. I want to sign business contracts using my middle name as my first name and my real last name as my last name. Is this possible? How can I make it official?

Ex: If my name was, Harold John Fitz (Not really my Name)

and I wanted to be referred to as John Fitz in the biz world and sign biz contracts as John Fitz, Coud I do that...

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Answer 1

sure you can but you hafto get it legaley done.

Answer 2

You can be known as any name you wish, but signing a contract is a whole different matter. You own a business and you use must use your real name to establish ownership. As an owner, you sign the contract. You must use your real name.

Using middle name as your usual name is very common. Many people print what they want to be called within double quotes on their business cards. (or even omit the real name altogether) That is often done and not a problem at all. You just can't sign contracts that way, if it is to be a legal document.

This is no different from Ron Regan needing to sign document as Ronald Regan, but usually goes by "Ron."

Answer 3

yes