Introduction
Welcome
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Disclaimer
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1. Overview of Business Structures
Understanding your business-structure options
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Sole proprietorship: Advantages and disadvantages
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Partnerships: Advantages and disadvantages
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C corporation: Advantages and disadvantages
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S corporation: Advantages and disadvantages
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LLC: Advantages and disadvantages
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Choosing your business structure using five key questions
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2. Sample Businesses
Introducing Amy's web design business
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Amy's web design business as a sole proprietorship
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Amy's web design business as an LLC
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3. Forming a Sole Proprietorship
Getting started with business names and fictitious business names
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Obtaining local licenses and permits
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Understanding state tax obligations
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Understanding federal tax obligations
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4. Forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Getting started with a name for your LLC
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Filing the Articles of Organization
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Creating an operating agreement
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Obtaining local licenses or permits
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Applying for a city business tax receipt
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Applying for a city business tax receipt
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Applying for a county business tax receipt
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Applying for a county business tax receipt
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Understanding tax election for LLCs
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Applying for an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Opening a business bank account
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Opening a business bank account
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Understanding state tax obligations
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Understanding federal tax obligations
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Conclusion
Next steps: Finding professional support
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