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Starting a Business All-in-One For Dummies, 3rd Edition
by Eric Tyson, Bob Nelson, The Experts at Dummies
April 2022
Beginner
656 pages
17h 51m
English
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Chapter 6
Starting with the Right Legal Structure
IN THIS CHAPTER
Introducing legal business categories
Using the sole proprietorship
Choosing the partnership
Electing the corporate form
Selecting the best legal structure
Choosing the legal form for organizing your business is one of the important decisions you must make before launching the business. Because of changing laws, entrepreneurs today have many more choices regarding how to structure their companies. Your need for capital and protection from liability are just two reasons why understanding the options available to you is so essential.
This chapter gives you a solid background on what you need to think about before choosing ...
Those changing laws are also a good reason for seeking the advice of a good attorney or certified public accountant (CPA) to make sure you’re making the best choice for you and your type of business.