is a dba considered a subsidiary
A DBA is often a subsidiary of a larger corporation. A DBA, or doing business as, is an assumed name used by a business.A DBA may also be a single entity doing business under a trade new name without changing its articles of incorporation.1  How to Start a Parent Company. DBA may be filed by a business or sole proprietor looking to do business under a trade name rather than its incorporated business name or personal name. A DBA may also be used for a subsidiary of a larger company.