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Limited Liability Company (LLC)
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Corporation
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Non-Profit
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Sole Proprietorship
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Doing Business As (DBA)
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Employer Identification Number
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Not sure which business structure is right for you?
Sole Proprietorship
- et|icon_check_alt|Business licenses may be required (varies by city or county).
- et|icon_minus_alt2|OFiling with the state is required to form the business.
- et|icon_minus_alt2|OCan have more than one owner/partner/director.
- et|icon_minus_alt2|OOffers some protection of personal liability if the entity is sued.
- et|icon_minus_alt2|OAdditional tax filings required (other than personal return).
- et|icon_minus_alt2|OEligible for income tax exemptions and donor contributions may be tax deductible.
LLC
- et|icon_check_alt|Business licenses may be required (varies by city or county).
- et|icon_check_alt|Filing with the state is required to form the business.
- et|icon_check_alt|Can have more than one owner/partner/director.
- et|icon_check_alt|Offers some protection of personal liability if the entity is sued.
- et|icon_check_alt|Additional tax filings required (other than personal return).
- et|icon_minus_alt2|OEligible for income tax exemptions and donor contributions may be tax deductible.
Corporation
- et|icon_check_alt|Business licenses may be required (varies by city or county).
- et|icon_check_alt|Filing with the state is required to form the business.
- et|icon_check_alt|Can have more than one owner/partner/director.
- et|icon_check_alt|Offers some protection of personal liability if the entity is sued.
- et|icon_check_alt|Additional tax filings required (other than personal return).
- et|icon_minus_alt2|OEligible for income tax exemptions and donor contributions may be tax deductible.
Non-Profit
- et|icon_check_alt|Business licenses may be required (varies by city or county).
- et|icon_check_alt|Filing with the state is required to form the business.
- et|icon_check_alt|Can have more than one owner/partner/director.
- et|icon_check_alt|Offers some protection of personal liability if the entity is sued.
- et|icon_check_alt|Additional tax filings required (other than personal return).
- et|icon_check_alt|Eligible for income tax exemptions and donor contributions may be tax deductible.
What is a limited liability company?
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How does a corporation protect my personal assets?
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What is the difference between a C corporation and an S corporation?
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Do I need a name or DBA for my business?
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Do I need any other licenses or permits to start my business?
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