This article was written with the intent of helping guide the emerging entrepreneur through the confusing process of incorporating his or her business. Though the entire process cannot be detailed in just one article, the author discusses his three most important aspects of incorporating or forming an L.L.C. For more information, contact the author at the information provided at the end of the article, or visit http://www.incnow.com (Delaware and Florida LLC and Corporation Formations Site).

1.Picking the right entity type.

The first thing anyone must consider before incorporating or forming an L.L.C. (Limited Liability Company) is which type of entity (which formation type) would be the best match for his or her company. For example, entrepreneurs used to go with a ‘corporation’ due to their familiarity with this company type and due to some of its (sometimes complex) tax advantages over other business types. More and more, however, owners are choosing to go with the newer (and usually more flexible) entity type – the L.L.C. The L.L.C. (short for ‘Limited Liability Company’) shares a corporation’s aspect of limited liability in that the owners are not liable for the company’s debts and expenses, but also has many aspects that are not shared by a corporation. Due to the short nature of this article, it would be impossible to list all of these benefits of an L.L.C., but it should suffice to say that most businesses would benefit more from an L.L.C. formation than any other type of entity. (For more detailed information about this subject, go to http://www.incnow.com/Is-an-LLC-Right-for-You.shtml).

2.Picking the right state.

The next step in forming your business is deciding in which state to first incorporate or form an L.L.C. (’forum shopping’). Each state has its own set of laws governing how businesses can and should operate. For example, states vary on the degree of corporate taxes and on the amount of information that is required to be disclosed to the government and to the public. Though each state establishes its laws with the intention of encouraging businesses to operate in their state, some states just do not ‘give’ enough to be considered business-friendly. No matter where the company does business its ‘internal affairs’ are governed only by the home state. As a result, there are a few states in which it is simply better to incorporate or form an L.L.C. The two best states, in this author’s opinion, are Delaware (currently the best state to start your business in) and Florida (a lower cost alternative to many states). Here is the best part, though – you need not have an office in those states to incorporate or form an L.L.C. with their state governments. You simply need a registered agent in Delaware or Florida that will accept legal documents on your behalf. To learn more about which state is best for you, please speak with a registered agent or government official (always get a second opinion however).

3. Picking the right package.

Last, but not least, you must pick the right package for your business. This is the easiest of the three steps to perform and even easier to explain, though it is one of the most important things you will ever do for your business. The easy solution to the question of ‘which package should I select?’ is… (almost always) pick the most complete package. Some incorporation companies will offer you a $50 incorporation package which includes only a few of the essential elements of incorporating a business. The rest of the elements, all of which are extremely important and will cost you an arm and a leg later on down the road, are up to you to purchase. Skip this annoyance and go with the right package right off the bat – the one that offers all of these elements right away. Don’t go with the cheap package, for it will cost you far more in the long run when you have a problem and you cannot prove the ownership of the company. Go with the complete package, and if you feel it is over-priced, just realize it is a small price to pay to avoid a lawsuit or judgment down the road.

Ultimately, there will be many business decisions that take considerable time. Not only is the formation process a complicated one, but the learning curve is steep and soon you will master the essentials. It is this author’s hope that you at least now know some of the important things to consider. Here is the best advice of all, though – don’t believe everything you read. This article, like almost anything else you will read, is based on opinion. No one, including this author, could ever know exactly what services you demand as much as you do. So get a second opinion, talk to a lawyer, read a website designed by lawyers, read another article, ask questions. Farewell, and good luck.

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About The Author

Chris Einkauf works for Agents and Corporations, Inc. in Wilmington, Delaware. Agents and Corporations, Inc. has been forming various business entities (LLCs, corporations, etc.) since 1974. Their website is http://www.incnow.com.

This article was posted on September 04, 2006

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Whether you are starting a small business from your home or opening a new, large operation, you will need to decide which business structure is better suited to you and your company’s needs. There are four basic types of business structures: sole-proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and limited liabilities companies. The type of structure you choose will be determined by the type of business you own, the size of the business and many other individual actors. To make the best choice it is usually necessary to seek the advice of a lawyer that specializes in business law.

Before consulting a lawyer, however, it is a good idea to understand your options. The first option, sole-proprietorship, can only be used by an individual that is the only owner of the company. The only exception to this rule is if the owners are husband and wife. In a sole-proprietorship there is one very distinctive advantage and one equally distinctive disadvantage. The advantage to this structure is that there is no legal requirement necessary to form it. This means that you can create a sole-proprietorship for little if any cost and maintain it without further paperwork or legal filings. The disadvantage to this structure is that the individual that forms the sole-proprietorship is solely responsible for any debts incurred by the business. For example, if a customer were to sue your company, your personal assets could be used to pay off any judgment against your business.

In a partnership two separate individuals must own the business and the individuals must choose not to incorporate. As with a sole-proprietorship, no legal filings are required to establish this business structure but it is highly recommended that you at the very least draft an agreement between all parties involved. This document or contract can be drawn up by the partners but it is more advantageous to have a lawyer that specializes in business law draw it up for you. If you choose to draw up the contract yourself, be sure to include information regarding the financial responsibilities of each partner, the terms for the sharing of profits and losses and the responsibilities in decision making for each partner.

If you are thinking about choosing a corporation as your business structure it is important to know that each state sets forth its own requirements for the formation of a corporation. For details about these requirements it is best to consult a lawyer.

The advantage to organizing a corporation is that the liability for the company is limited to only what an individual puts into the company. This means that each individual owner does not have to worry about his or her personal finances or assets seized to pay off company debt.

The disadvantage to owning a corporation is the time it takes to maintain one. In a corporation, the company must elect a board of directors, write articles of incorporation and issue stock. Owners must also attend shareholder meetings and follow all corporate guidelines while running the business. Unless you own a large company with multiple employees, a corporation is usually not necessary.

Perhaps the best business structure is a limited liability company. This structure includes the advantages of each structure while minimizing the disadvantages. For example, in a limited liability company, the owners are not held personally responsible for company debt yet they are still able to run their company without issuing stock or holding corporate meetings. The biggest disadvantage is that there are legal requirements needed to create a limited liability company and an attorney must do the paperwork necessary to create one.

As with all legal agreements, there are many complex issues to keep in mind when making a decision. No matter which type of business structure you are likely to choose, it is best to consult a lawyer for advice on which structure with offer your company the best tax situation while still allowing protection for your assets.

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Entrepreneurial Ideas: The small business advice that wives give their husbands

Did you know that today and everyday over 200,000 people are online right now as we speak looking for entrepreneurial resources or a way to start a new business from home?

Everybody is seeking entrepreneurial ideas from Holly the housewife to Frank the CEO no one’s exempt.

And with the cancer that’s sickening our economy leaving 2.6 million people without jobs anticipating 50 million more world wide,even Joe the plumber could end up in the soup line if he don’t join the entrepreneur club.

When was the last time our country has seen a time like this …the great depression?

Many people are hanging on by a thread to their cars, houses, and what’s left of their skimpy 401 k’s.

Business owner don’t know what to do so they just close their doors forcing thousands more out of jobs almost weekly.

If million dollar businesses are closing what makes me think a small business start-up is possible in a time of crisis… Is this the question you’re asking yourself?

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Step away from the problem for a minute. Everyone is thinking the Recession is the problem.

Let’s examine some entrepreneurial ideas that require some innovation and creative thinking skills. Could the Recession be the solution to our economic problems?

Could this potentially be the perfect time for a low-cost start up business?

How long could the average family afford costly houses some doubling after 60 days of ownership, $5.00 gas prices, the average car price $35,000, and inflation rising into the hemisphere?

The Recession saves the day for those that understand (and many do)… the trends and cycles of economics which will set new records with ground-breaking entrepreneurial ideas.

Learn of 3 Discoveries to out produce big businesses in a low-cost start up business

These same 3 discoveries are what assist entrepreneurial success and the reason small businesses thrive:

1.big businesses lost control: we all know people that work for large corporations or have witnessed first hand the slackers on their jobs… their main objective is to try to creatively manipulate ‘father time-clock’.

Their sole purpose is to creatively put their entrepreneurial ideas to use and see how much work they can not do in an eight hour day… Then you have those human walkie talkie’s… yep…. they don’t do squat all-day but talk …I’m pretty sure those lost hours weren’t calculated into the business start-up cost.

Can you believe the average employee actually works less than 4 hours a day?

2. Big business many times isn’t fair: Why does it seem that the person with the best entrepreneurial ideas and leadership skills are the one NOT choose as team leaders.

Many time the most egotistical, narcissistic co-worker ends-up with the magical position as the manager which kills entrepreneurial spirit, originality and inspiration.

Wouldn’t it seem like any successful entrepreneur could see that ‘John’ is screwing up big time so why is he still the manager?

"Why not chose another manager"? Some big Businesses just don’t get it…encouraging entrepreneurial ideas will be critical in the new economy because competition will force businesses to cut loose the dead weight even if it’s their best buddy.

3. Big Business comes with big-risk: and the biggest risk is balancing between doing what’s best for the company or what’s best for the stockholders.

What most people don’t realize is that companies don’t always do what’s in the best interest of their employees (shocking I know) but rather what’s in the interest of the stock holders.

And some of the greedy money sucking, stock holders and CEO’s have one goal and one goal only… WIIFM (what’s in it for me) to make as much money as humanly or inhumanly possible, many times at the expense of thousands of others.

With the aid of CNN news and the internet we don’t have to elaborate on that issue much … E.g. $35,000.00 Toilets, private or corporate jets, cooking the books, (accounting errors?)Etc…

An old song is playing in my head… ‘God bless a child that has his Own.’ And for those that are metaphorically challenged that’s simply means’ God bless the child that has her own home based small business’

Well I’ve done my part. The statistics splattered all over the nightly news and in the Local Newspaper don’t scare Me. Are you goanna let ‘em intimidate you?

Will you put on your entrepreneurial thinking helmet and get in the game. "Or will you continue to stand on the sideline of life and be a life-time bystander"

100,000 people (mostly traditional business owners and other professionals) are thrilled about exercising their new found entrepreneurial ideas since most big businesses are sinking faster than the titanic…

If you want to learn more, stay home with the kids, increase income and pay your debts off quicker than your current job provides,

Imagine not worrying or caring about the economy or about where your next meal is coming from, who’s going to watch the kids while you work 2 jobs or will you even be employed next week, month or year.

Will you decide to stir your entrepreneurial juices and start your home-based business today?

Robert Allen 10 years ago explained the importance of multiple income streams in his best selling book Multiple Streams of Income… how many of us wish we had listened? Implement your entrepreneurial ideas before it’s too late.

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There are a number of tax advantages that a limited liability company can benefit from. The tax benefits of an LLC business are mostly gained through ‘pass-through’ taxation. In this system the profits from the business are taxed only once and owners need not pay both corporate and personal income tax on their earnings through the LLC business.

Other advantages of a limited liability company are that it requires much less paperwork and administration than incorporations. There are minimal requirements for reporting to state and other regulatory bodies, and there is no requirement for board of directors meetings or annual general meetings. All these factors make a limited liability company an attractive business option for many small and medium sized businesses.

Forming a limited liability company is not difficult. You must decide on the name, business and location. The main paper to be filed is the ‘Articles of Organization’ along with the stipulated fees. The papers should then be submitted to the office of the Secretary of State in the state where the LLC is to be registered.

It is essential for each LLC to have a ‘Registered Agent’ with a street address in the state where it is registered. The office of the Secretary of State in your state will provide advice and assistance to register a Limited Liability Company. Professional services are available to complete the entire process within a couple of days for a reasonable charge. All states in the USA permit the registration of a business as a limited liability company.

Filing with the state authorities can incorporate Limited Liability Company. The general procedure is that of incorporating a corporation. The advantages of a LLC over a corporation are that there is no need to get the consent of shareholders, no need to issue shares and no need for a board of directors. Since Limited Liability Companies are run by the owners, they have their own operating agreement. Once these are decided, filing with the state authorities can incorporate the LLC. Thus the choice of business structure and the incorporation of it are important. Hence, it is advisable to get counsel from a lawyer before incorporating a Limited Liability Company.

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Consider Starting Your Home Business as An LLC.  Learn more…

Reality sets in after the initial excitement of starting your home business. One of the very first questions to yourself should have been "how will potential customers find out about the product or service I’m offering"?

What type or types of exposing your product or service to the world? These were questions I was I did not entirely know how to answer when I was first starting out in my home business. There are many resources to answer these questions.

In this day and age you must have a website to showcase your product or service. Now I’m no "tech guy" by any stretch of the imagination. If you can surf the web, you can easily set up your own website. Put in a search for websites and you will have numerous choices as to how to set up your website. I did. It doesn’t have to be elaborate. It should be informative.The information about should be easy to find. You should also provide contact information.

Now the next question of how will potential customers find your website.This is what they call "traffic". There are many ways to get traffic. You can buy advertising on search engine site i.e. Google, Yahoo, and Just Ask, to name a few. You could have a blog on social websites like My Space or Twitter. This is one way to expose your product or service. You can post in classified ads as well. The decision on what type of traffic you utilize usually comes down to monetary and what is the most effective for you. Just like anything else you can find out more about starting a home business by just doing some research. I highly recommend it.

Marketing your product is yet another key element. Some home businesses have some marketing built right in.They provide lead propecting, automatic emailing, compelling videos. These work quite well. Beware of home businesses programs that promise "turn key"an guaranteed results. With these home businesses you usually get what you pay for.

Now the product or service your offering should be a quality one. It should be something you are proud to stand behind. You reputation and success will depend on it. People should feel satified after their purchase.

As I mentioned before you should due your due deligence before starting your home business. Hopefully the information gone over here will provide you with useful information to consider when starting your home business. Good luck!

By: David Mariani

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Understanding the Magnificent Limited Liability Company

There are two primary ways something becomes law. The first is for a legislative body to pass an act that creates or regulates some action by individuals or businesses. The second occurs when a court looks at the actions of the legislative branches and modifies or clarifies the acts pursuant to constitutional issues. In the case of the limited liability company, the act was pure legislative genius.

In 1977, the legislature for the State of Wyoming took a novel step. For the first time in a very long while, it created a new business entity. The goal was to create a business entity for small businesses that provided the protection of a corporation without much for the record keeping. Up to that time, there really wasn’t any such beast. As an aside, this new entity would bring in needed revenues in the form of filing fees to Wyoming, but it was a small price to pay for most small business. With the signature of the then governor, the limited liability company came into existence.

Given the current number of LLCs you see, one might think the entity was an immediate hit with small businesses. It was not. There were two reasons. First, only small businesses in Wyoming could use it since no other state had passed a law allowing for their use in the other 49 states. Moreover, the IRS could not figure out how to treat the business entity for tax purposes. Under Wyoming law, the entity was supposed to provide the shield from liability of a corporation, but be taxed as a partnership. In 1988, the IRS finally issued a quasi-guideline indicating that the entity would be taxed as a partnership if so elected by the owner and the LLC gained new popularity. Thereafter, states started enacting legislation for their own LLCs at a mad rate and the business came to be.

The primary benefits of an LLC are two fold. As mentioned previously, the business provides a shield between business debts and a member’s personal assets. In an LLC, a shareholder is known as a member. The second benefit is the LLC is taxed like a partnership, which means it is a fairly simple filing wherein the finances of the business are passed through to the personal tax returns of the individual members relative to their percentage of ownership. In legal terms, the entity was very attractive.

As things have moved forward, the LLC has proven to be a useful and popular tool for most small businesses. For once, a legislative body passed a law that seems to have had no negative repercussions!

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What is a limited liability company? This type of company is a business entity that is inexpensive and easy to create. An LLC is a lawful corporate entity that establishes ownership to each member of the LLC according to percentages. The protection you receive by setting up a limited liability company is worth the little paperwork and time involved to set it all up.

Regulations are almost non-existent with an LLC – one of the reasons this type of business setup is so popular and practical for a wide range of businesses. The less hassles you have to deal with, the better. It will be much easier to run your business if you don’t have to deal with too many bureaucratic problems or ridiculous amounts of paperwork.

A limited liability company has many advantages over other corporate entities, especially for smaller businesses and startups. First of all, you don’t have to spend a lot of money to run a company as an LLC.

Another reason many people decide to create a limited liability company is to avoid a large amount of taxation. An LLC is not taxed as an entity. Instead, the members are taxed according to the percentage of the company that they own. This is an advantage for several reasons.

For one, startups always lose money, but if you form as a limited liability company the prorated portion of the loss goes on your personal tax return. In the event that you have no personal income, you can choose to either roll the loss forward to offset income you make in the future, or apply the loss retroactively over your past three tax returns.

This type of taxation reduces your adjusted gross income and could grant you a much-needed refund. For many new companies, this can be very helpful. A limited liability company is superior to other business entities for tax reasons alone. With other corporations, the company as a whole is taxed, which means you pay tax on all income – you’ll pay personal income tax on your own earnings and for the company. Double taxation can get very expensive.

An LLC formation is beneficial in many different circumstances, no matter what the business. The only time it doesn’t work well is if you plan on having shareholders, as outside investors can’t always invest in a limited liability corporation. An LLC formation, however, works in a whole host of circumstances and is applicable to most small businesses and startups.

If you want to form an LLC, it’s not a difficult process to undergo. To form an LLC, your company doesn’t require a large investment of capital and the procedure is fairly simple. A limited liability corporation provides protection for a new company and lowers taxation amounts. Legally, it’s considered a legitimate business formation and will make it easier for you to run all aspects of your business efficiently and competently.

There are other business entities that you can form, but for most people a limited liability company provides all the benefits that are needed to operate their business on a daily basis and save money in the process.

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These areas of government include:

1) State Government (including state taxing authorities and the state court system)

2) The Federal Government (specifically the IRS and the Bankruptcy court system)

You may be saying, alright Darius, I still don’t understand what you mean by a relationship or privilege. The best way that I can put it is this:

A business entity is a legal relationship which allows for certain privileges. When teaching people about entities, I like refer to an often forgotten fact: In England during the colonial period the ability to create a corporation required an exclusive grant (i.e., permission) from the Crown (that’s right the King or the Queen!). Remember a business entity is a privilege!

HERE IS ANOTHER TIDBIT: Did you know that WHEN the original 13 colonies were established, many were actually corporations or similar form. For example, the Maryland Company was used to settle and develop…you guessed it, the State of Maryland. Other examples include, the Virginia company, the Massachusetts company and others. Why would someone use an entity to explore and colonize the New World? The reason is that colonization and exploration were risky investments. Ships were lost at sea, diseases ended the lives of thousands, and a host of other risks were present with each expedition.

By setting up these expeditions as corporations investors could contribute money but were only be liable for the amount invested. In other words, these early arrangements promoted exploration, development, and commerce by limiting liability for investors. The same reasoning is true today. When liability is limited to what you contribute to a business, people are more likely to start businesses. THE REASON: Less risk if everything goes wrong BUT more to GAIN when things go RIGHT!

The point of these historical facts is to make it clear that the purpose of a business entity is to limit the liability of owners/investors to the amount contributed to the business. These facts should also make you realize that liability protection is a privilege.

WHY SHOULD YOU BE CONCERNED ABOUT LIABILITY PROTECTION?

I am not here to scare you…but use common sense. Real estate businesses require you to deal with numerous parties, including: TENANTS, SELLERS, PARTNERS, INVESTORS, LENDERS, MANAGEMENT COMPANIES, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTS, EMPLOYEES, and others. The more parties you deal with the more likely it is that something may not go as planned.

The first step is to learn how to run your business in fair and careful manner…so that you reduce the chances of getting sued. Always remember this: A business entity (LLC, corporation or limited partnership) is not an excuse to act in a careless or negligent manner. You need to be fair when dealing with all parties and you need to outline agreements with partners, vendors, contractors, etc. You need to respond to tenant’s complaints regarding rental property. In short you need to become a MASTER good business practices. I spend a considerable about of time in my courses covering a topic I call ‘LAWSUIT AVOIDANCE 101′. This means that we teach you good business practices to help you reduce the risk of getting sued. IT’S SIMPLY SO IMPORTANT!

Another issue to keep in mind is that since you will be dealing with TENANTS, SELLERS, PARTNERS, INVESTORS, LENDERS, MANAGEMENT COMPANIES, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTS, EMPLOYEES, COUNTY AGENTS, you may get into the position where you will need to assert your rights. In other words, you may need to take another person to court, because your rights have been violated, a contract has been broken, or money has not been paid to you. Many times when you assert your rights, you may then be sued by the party you are taking to court. I know this sounds harsh…but it happens! This is called a ‘cross claim’ and it means that the party who is being sued is now also suing. Usually this happens because the other party’s attorney believes that they have a claim and/or they will be in a better position using a cross claim. Basically this means that for you TO ASSERT YOUR OWN RIGHTS, YOU MAY RISK GETTING SUED.

ALWAYS REMEMBER THIS: There are also steps you can take to allow more chances for a pre-lawsuit settlement. This makes the lawsuit truly a last resort. Ask this question: Do you have alternative dispute resolution clauses in your agreements? Obviously, if you can settle matters outside of court via an alternative dispute resolution method, then may be a big advantage and a savings of time and money. An alternative dispute resolution clause will require parties to work at settling a claim through mediation or another non-litigious (and less expensive) manner. Again, a lawsuit should be the absolute last resort. We cover all of these areas in more detail for investors because it something that most people and even some attorneys leave out!

There are also tax advantages and disadvantages to recognize when selecting an entity for your business. We will discuss these in later articles.

To learn more about which entity may be best for you and how to create, run, and maintain an ‘iron clad’ LLC or corporation, you don’t need a grant from the King or Queen…but you should see Mr. Barazandeh’s, Incorporate for Wealth and Wealth Building LLC courses at www.theinformedinvestor.com and www.attorneysecrets.com.

I want to wish you all the best in your business and email me if you ever need help: taxenterprises@yahoo.com

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The road to success is never easy. It is often filled with potholes, bumps and tacks that could blow up the tire anytime. The same can be said for business. There is no 100% guarantee that if you do this and that, you’d succeed. More often than not, it’s trial and error.

Good decision-making is a key factor in the success of any business. Sometimes, it seems it solely depends upon these decisions we make. This involves what type of business to go into and of course, what kind of structure to use.

Sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation. The decision is yours. But before you do, you might want to take a look at this thing called limited liability company.

A limited liability company is a kind of business structure that offers limited liability to its members. It’s not a partnership nor a corporation but rather a fusion of the characteristics of both.

Confused? Let us clarify it a bit.

In a corporation

* The company offers you just that limited liability depending on how much you invest. Just like in a limited liability company.

* There is no limit to the number of members. LLC members may be a single person, a corporation or a member of another limited liability company.

In a partnership

* The losses and liabilities of the company are shouldered equally by the partners. In LLC, there is a limit to how much a member will shoulder and collectors cannot hound the members to pay the company’s liabilities using their personal assets.

However, the method of taxation in a partnership and a limited liability company is the same. On both types, the members put whatever income or loss they experience on their personal tax returns. This means that the company isn’t the one paying the taxes but the individual members themselves. And there is no doubling of taxes involved.

The advantages of an LLC are:

* Less paperwork and administrative duties involved. This is because the company can be classified into different forms like sole-proprietorship, partnership or corporation regarding the way it is taxed. If they are registered as a sole proprietorship business, then tax involves less stress and work.

* General meetings and meeting minutes are not necessary

* There is more flexibility in the management of the business. All management policies depend upon the agreement between all of the members.

However, how good it might sound, there are always drawbacks. Disadvantages are:

* A limited liability company cannot last forever. Unlike a corporation where in succession takes care of the problem of management, the death of members or going bankrupt is usually enough reason for the company to break up.

* Also, the lack of stricter rules may cause a dissension between members and result to poor management.

* And it might be pretty difficult to find people willing to invest in the company. Note that a limited liability company is a relatively new trend and these investors might not be confident in investing in something that they don’t fully understand yet, compared to the familiar grounds of a partnership or a corporation.

Yes, the road to success may be small, hard and long. Putting up your own limited liability company will take hard work and patience. But who knows? You might reap the best rewards. Be daring and be different.

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Copyright 2006 Konstantin Goudkov

Now that you’re ready to set up a shop and call yourself an entrepreneur, the next thing you have to decide is the business structure you’re going to use.

Your business structure will decide what kind of taxes and how much in taxes you’ll pay, how you will register it, how many people will be in business with you up to the nitty-gritty details of your day-to-day operations. Choosing the right business structure is just as important as choosing the right product to sell, as this will play a huge part in the administrative side of your business.

So what are your options? There are different kinds of structures but these have been categorized into two: the corporate and the non-corporate.

The corporate structures are typically the different kinds of corporations which include the Business Corporation, also known as the C-corporation. Also among the corporate structures are the S-corporation and the Close Corporation.

For non-corporate structures, we have: Sole proprietorship, the different kinds of Partnerships (General Partnerships, Limited Liability Partnerships, Limited Partnerships) and the Limited Liability Company.

Each of them has advantages and disadvantages — but all of these may be relative depending on your needs and goals.

To give you a guide on choosing the best business entity for yourself, consider these factors:

a) Liability Protection — getting into business is always a risk. No matter how much time, effort and money you put into it, there are no real guarantees for success. There are structures which offer maximum liability protection for the business owners, and some which do not. For example, if your business gets a lawsuit, who pays? You or your business? The answer depends on the kind of business structure your business has. Most often, if your business is a high-risk venture, it would be best to choose structures which will offer maximum liability protection like LLC’s or corporations.

b) Taxes — Taxes is one of the major concerns of would-be-businessmen. The question most often asked is: What type of structure will enable me to pay least in tax dollars? Certain types of structures like the sole proprietorship and partnership allow business owners to be taxed only once — at the personal income level, while some structures like the C-corporation and closed corporation have double taxation. The LLC on the other hand, is taxed depending on the number of its members.

The value of knowing the taxation principles for each structure is important especially if your business will be immediately profitable in its early years.

c) Control and Management — who will manage your business? How many have stakes on your business? How much control are you willing to relinquish to others? Do you want to run your business by yourself?

Your business structure often decides how much control you and the other stakeholders would have over the business. If you want maximum control where you and nobody else has a say, then sole proprietorship is the way to go. However, if there are other stakeholders, there are structures which can define the amount of control the co-owners will have. Limited partnership for example, gives the active partner maximum control over the day to day operation of the business, with the limited partner having no say whatsoever in its operations. However, if you and your partners demand the same rights, the limited liability company is a good option since under the law all members are given equal rights over the business.

If control is an issue, look into the management aspect of each structure and choose what will be most acceptable for you.

d) Continuity and transferability — How long will you be in business? If you have no clear cut answer or if your answer is "as long as it is profitable" consider the continuity or lifespan of a business. There are structures which can grant unlimited life for a business — meaning, that even if the owners die or the stakeholders sell their share, the business can continue. Some structures do not allow this, and are dissolved much more easily in certain circumstances like the owner’s death, the partner moving out, divorce, buying out and so on. Another issue which you should also consider is transferability or the ease of selling your shares or interests in a business in case you wanted out. Corporate structures give the owners ease in transferring their shares to another stockholder or member just by signing it over. On the other hand, LLCs and partnerships will have a harder time of transferring their shares or interests without the company getting dissolved unless they have a buy-out agreement in place.

e) Capitalization — how much capital do you have to set up a business? Obviously, simpler structures like sole proprietorships and partnerships can be set up for a minimal cost. Corporate structures on the other hand, have a lot of paperwork, both in its initial set-up and maintenance that it requires some real hard cash to run. If you will need additional capital later on, consider the structure that will allow you to do this with minimum fuss. For example, corporations can easily raise money by offering their stocks to the public, while a sole proprietorship is limited to raising funds from personal loans or bank loans.

The bottom line — nobody can tell what business structure is right for you, but yourself. Choosing the right entity requires a lot of careful deliberation on your part. Aside from the factors above, you should also consider your resources at hand and your management capability. Being aware of your particular strengths and needs and being informed of the different aspects of the each business structure is important to identify the right business structure for you.

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