LLC vs. Partnership
When deciding between an LLC vs. partnership as your company’s business structure, you’ll have many considerations to address. There are ramifications legally, administratively, and financially when choosing a business entity type. Rushing to a decision...
What is a Certificate of Incorporation?
When forming a C Corporation, business owners need to file for a Certificate of Incorporation (sometimes referred to as Articles of Incorporation) to register their company with the state. What is a Certificate of Incorporation exactly? It is a legal document serving...
S Corporation vs. LLC
Limited liability companies (LLCs) and S Corporations are business structures that provide liability protection for business owners and allow for pass-through tax treatment. While they have those things (and some others) in common, they differ in several ways, too. If...
How to Add a DBA to an LLC
Some companies, such as Limited Liability Companies (LLC), choose to do business under a different name than the one they have registered in their formation documents. Like other businesses, before an LLC may use an alternate name in its contracts, advertising, and...
Incorporating a Business 101
Many business owners operating as sole proprietorships or general partnerships may be wondering if it would be beneficial to establish a formal business structure. If that describes your current situation, you’ll find that this article provides information about...
Checklist for a Home-Based Business
Many entrepreneurs start their small businesses in their homes. Without the costs associated with renting or buying office space, it helps keep startup expenses down. Still, business owners running their companies out of their houses must pay attention to many details...
How to Change from a Sole Proprietor to an LLC
It’s estimated that over 70% of U.S. businesses operate as sole proprietors. That’s not surprising, considering that doing so requires no formal business registration forms, few compliance requirements, and income tax reporting simplicity. But as...
How to Start a Business With a Partner
You’ve heard the phrase “two heads are better than one” and that often rings true for entrepreneurs. Along with the pooled knowledge from multiple brains, having a business partner brings the perks of additional funds, a wider breadth of skills, a built-in...
