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Validating a DBA Against the Legal Entity Name and TIN
October 7, 2026
Q. Is there any way to verify that a DBA name is associated with the legal entity name and TIN, perhaps along the same lines as IRS TIN matching?
How can an AP analyst determine if someone has submitted a W-9 with a legitimate company's legal name and TIN, but a fraudulent DBA or remittance name listed?
Would you recommend reaching out through a third-party or publicly listed contact email or phone number to verify authenticity if there is no automated verification tool?
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