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Forms of Ownership One of the first decisions that you will have to make as a business owner is how the company should be structured. This decision will have long-term implications, so consult with ...
www.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/start/chooseastructure/START_FORMS_OWNERSHIP.html
Upside: SBA site with very detailed information about the different types of corporate structure and how to choose
Downside: Small font; expect some scrolling
Corporations Once you have decided the type of business you would like to start, you should determine the legal structure of your business. There are three main types of structures:
www.livingamerican.com/bizguide/legalstructure.html
Upside: Very good article explaining the pros and cons of different types of legal structures
Downside: Small font
mycorporation.intuit.com/help_me_choose/index.jsp
Upside: Easy to use questionnaire to help you choose the right business entity for you
Downside: Limited depth of information
About Alaska With the fourth smallest population in the United States, Alaska still services both large and small businesses. Alaska's major industries include oil production and fishing. Regardless ...
www.incorporate.com/alaska.html
Upside: Company offering incorporation and filing services for Alaska
Downside: Click on the tabs for more detailed information about difference services
About Arizona With the 16th largest population in the United States, Arizona services both large and small businesses. Arizona's major industries include tourism, mining, and manufacturing. ...
www.incorporate.com/arizona.html
Upside: Company offering incorporation and filing services for Arizona
Downside: Click on the tabs for more detailed information about difference services
Complete Incorporation Services in California. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a CPA or a lawyer, you will find that our California incorporation and formation services are always a step ahead of the ...
www.activefilings.com/states/california
Upside: Detailed information about how to incorporate in California including requirements and tax rates
Downside: None
Active Filings Complete Incorporation Services in Illinois. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a CPA or a lawyer, you will find that our Illinois incorporation and formation services are always a step ...
www.activefilings.com/states/illinois
Upside: Detailed information about how to incorporate in Illinois including requirements and tax rates
Downside: None
What Does Nonprofit Incorporation Mean? Why Incorporate? Is Incorporating As a Non-Profit Appropriate? Who Can Incorporate an Organization? Steps to Incorporation Articles of Incorporation Tax ...
www.ctaconline.org/incorporate.asp
Upside: Detailed information on incorporating a non-profit in Pennsylvania
Downside: Expect some scrolling
Legally speaking, it's easy to start a company. A firm is by default a sole proprietorship or partnership unless its founders opt for another structure. Such a business is not distinct from its ...
www.inc.com/magazine/20090101/how-to-choose-the-right-legal-structure.html
Upside: Good, detailed article on how select the right business structure
Downside: Expect an ad first; busy page
Home-based computing and the ability for people to easily communicate globally has led many to consider home-based businesses or work as independent contractors. A majority of these ventures are ...
www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/08/incorporate-business.asp
Upside: Excellent article explaining the various considerations to help decide if you should incorporate
Downside: Several ads