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How do I register a trading name?
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Stuart Carthy
Stuart Carthy  Identity Verified
Giappone
Local time: 17:27
Da Giapponese a Inglese
Oct 16, 2013

Hello

I'm just starting out as a freelance translator and I want to set up a trading names using my initials. Can anyone tell me how I go about this?

I live in Japan and will be working for agencies in other countries, particularly the UK.

Answers much appreciated
 
Gerard de Noord
Gerard de Noord  Identity Verified
Francia
Local time: 10:27
Membro (2003)
Da Inglese a Olandese
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Craft your titles Oct 16, 2013

Never forget that your posts in English will reach translators around the globe. So either post in the Japanese forum or use a title like: How do I register a trading name in Japan.

Cheers,
Gerard
 
Simona Micutari
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Svezia
Da Inglese a Rumeno
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Depends Oct 26, 2013

It depends on the country you live in. In many European countries, the most cost-effective, appropriate way to do this is to register as a sole trader (self-employed). That way you can keep taxes to a minimum, but you also leave open the possibility of hiring others in the future if your business expands significantly.
 


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