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Ultimately, the right entity choice depends on the business’s goals, profit model, ownership structure, and tolerance for ...

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Business entity types are generally split into two categories: Informal associations and formal associations. Informal associations (i.e., partnerships and sole proprietorships) are easily created ...

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When you start a new business, one of the first questions that comes up is your business structure. Two of the most common types of business structures are LLCs and corporations. While many small ...

An architect's choice of the best legal structure for her company depends on many things, including the ease of formation, documentation, desire for investors, state licensing and statutory ...

Limited liability company (LLC) or S corporation (S-corp)? What do these business structures mean? As a business attorney, I always get the age-old question as to which one is best for you as a ...

Selling a product produced through a limited liability company, commonly referred to as an LLC, or an S corporation is much like selling a product of any corporation or company. S corporation and LLC ...

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When deciding what type of business you should start, the options can seem overwhelming. Two of the most common types of U.S. business structures are C corps and LLCs. A C corp is a company that can ...