The Book So You Want to Start a Business; the 7 step Guide to Create, Start and Grow your own Business is read by Ingrid Thompson
Chapter 5 helps you understand some of the legal and compliance aspects of getting started in you own business.
In this Part 1 we cover the business structures available in the US and provide a brief description of each:
Sole Proprietorship
Partnership
C Corporation
S Corporation
Limited Liability Corporation (LLC)
We ask "What type of business structure will work best for you?"
We also mention Employer Identification Number EIN and
Sales Tax
https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online
Of course this is information provided and not seen as advice. Before making any solid decisions we always recommend you check with lawyers and / or accountants regarding your personal situation and circumstances.
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