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Your business, from idea to registration

01

Start with the business you want to run

Write down what you will sell, where you will work and who will own the business. These answers come before choosing a filing.

02

Compare the structure

An LLC and a corporation organize ownership differently. Taxes, responsibilities and future plans all matter. Use the business types guide to prepare your questions.

03

Keep the next steps together

After state formation, the EIN application, applicable licenses and a recordkeeping routine may follow. Keep registration confirmations somewhere you can find them again.

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YOUR NEXT STEP

Something of your own starts with a first step.

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