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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
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Upside: SBA site with very detailed information about the different types of corporate structure and how to choose
Downside: Small font; expect some scrolling
Legal Structure | Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships,
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
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Upside: Very good article explaining the pros and cons of different types of legal structures
Downside: Small font
How To: Choose the Right Legal Structure
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
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Upside: Good, detailed article on how select the right business structure
Downside: Expect an ad first; busy page
How to Choose between a LLC or a C or S Corporation
One of the challenges faced by most small business owners is how to choose the best business structure. Choices include sole proprietorship, partnership or corporations. Among corporations, there is ...
www.ubcredit.net/how-to-choose-between-a-llc-or-a-c-or-s-corporation.shtml
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Upside: Good article with helpful table explaining the difference between types of corporate structures
Downside: None
How To Choose A Business Entity
Pros and Cons for Each Entity Type Part A: Overview * What are the options? The main options for organization of small and medium sized businesses are sole proprietorship, general partnership, ...
www.medlawplus.com/library/legal/businessentitychoice.htm
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Upside: Superb article explaining the advantages and disadvantages of the different business types
Downside: Awkward two-column layout
Should You Incorporate Your Small Business?
PEOPLE PROBABLY TELL you all the time that you should incorporate your small business "for tax reasons" or to protect your personal assets against business-related liabilities. Despite folklore to ...
www.smsmallbiz.com/taxes/Should_You_Incorporate_Your_Small_Business.html
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Upside: Helpful article on understanding whether or not tp incorporate and the differences in the types of corporations
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Choose a Type of Business
Before you begin the incorporation process, you will need to choose a business structure. Please review our Business Comparison Chart below for the advantages of forming a C Corporation, Subchapter S ...
www.firstchoiceaccounting.com/choose_a_type_of_business
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Upside: Helpful chart on the right hand side comparing C-corprations and S-corporations
Downside: Limited additional information
Business Ownership Structures
Learn about the corporation, LLC, partnership, and sole proprietorship. Before you can decide how you want to structure your business, you'll need to know what your options are. Here's a brief ...
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Upside: Easy to understand legal information about the type of business structure to choose
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WHY YOU SHOULD INCORPORATE
To start a business, all you need to do is hang up a shingle. You can operate by yourself as a sole proprietor, with others as a partnership, or in a formal entity such as a corporation or Limited ...
www.start-a-business.com/inc-category/whyinc.html
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Upside: Good article on why and where you should incorporate
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Help Me Choose | MyCorporation.com
mycorporation.intuit.com/help_me_choose/index.jsp
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Upside: Easy to use questionnaire to help you choose the right business entity for you
Downside: Limited depth of information