Starting a Nonprofit: 501(c)(3) Formation and Compliance
A step-by-step guide to forming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization — from incorporation to IRS approval to ongoing compliance requirements.
Operating in Multiple States: Foreign Entity Registration
What you need to know about foreign entity registration when your business operates across state lines — when it is required, how to do it, and what happens if you skip it.
Converting Your Business Entity: LLC to S-Corp and Beyond
How to convert between business entity types — from simple tax elections to full structural conversions — without creating a mess.
Getting Your EIN and State Registrations
A practical walkthrough of getting your EIN from the IRS and handling state-level business registrations, tax accounts, and license requirements.
DBAs and Trade Names: When You Need Them and How to File
Everything you need to know about "doing business as" names — when they are required, how to register one, and what they do and do not protect.
Choosing Your Business Entity: A Decision Framework
A no-nonsense decision framework for choosing the right business structure — sole proprietorship, LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, or partnership.
General vs. Limited Partnerships: Choosing the Right Structure
Understand the differences between general partnerships and limited partnerships, and figure out which one fits your business situation.
C-Corp Formation: Who It's For and How to Set It Up
A clear-eyed guide to C-Corporation formation — when double taxation makes sense, how to form one, and why most small businesses do not need one.
S-Corp Election: When It Saves You Money (and When It Doesn't)
Understand the S-Corp tax election — how it works, who benefits, when to elect, and the common traps that catch business owners off guard.
Forming an LLC: Step-by-Step for Every State
A practical, step-by-step guide to forming an LLC — from choosing a name to getting your operating agreement in place.
Sole Proprietorship: What It Is, How to Start, and When to Move On
Everything you need to know about running a sole proprietorship — the simplest business structure, its benefits, its risks, and when it's time to upgrade.
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