I have recently incorporated my business. My question is does anyone have experience regarding how I now need to refer to my business in print and online? To make matters a little more complicated I used my url in my company name to drive traffic to my website since my business will be primarily web focused. [more inside]
posted by jseven on Dec 7, 2009 - 6 answers

What are the best books to read if I'm interested in incorporating a business? In this I'm interested in more legal-oriented books (taxes, finding a CPA), as well as general advice/best practices. [more inside]
posted by christopherbdnk on Sep 20, 2009 - 9 answers

I am thinking about incorporating my web-based software startup. First, I am not sure if it makes sense to incorporate. Second, if I do incorporate, I am not not sure where in the world ( not just the U.S. ) I should incorporate. [more inside]
posted by jasondigitized on Jun 24, 2009 - 3 answers

I've been a sole trader for 10 years, but calculators such as this suggest I could save maybe £2000 a year on tax by becoming a limited company. Have others found it worthwhile? [more inside]
posted by hatmandu on Oct 30, 2008 - 3 answers

I have a good deal of experience as a phone sex operator. Recently, I decided I would like to go into business for myself rather than work for an agency. I don't think it's legally possible to incorporate anonymously, but still I'd like to keep my real legal identity as private as possible. Any tips? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 4, 2008 - 14 answers

Startupfilter: best on-line account for a small US business? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 18, 2008 - 3 answers

I'm trying to make my new web project legal in California. After reading through the Nolo press book(s), we thought that perhaps the LLC was the best corporate structure (we are going to issue stock and give the primary developer a portion in lieu of payment). While the Federal government taxes LLCs like sole proprietorships - you aren't taxed unless you make profit, and I don't see our profit outpacing our costs for a year - the State of California charges an LLC "tax" (really a fee) of $800, due almost immediately after your incorporation paperwork goes through, so... [more inside]
posted by luriete on Sep 8, 2006 - 9 answers

I have several questions about starting a business. [more inside]
posted by medusa on May 17, 2006 - 11 answers

What are the advantages, disadvantages, and Important Things To Know about officially starting a business? [more inside]
posted by cortex on Mar 28, 2006 - 17 answers