LLC, S-corp or continue as a sole proprietor? [more inside]
posted by photoslob on Apr 3, 2007 - 19 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

BusinessLiabilityFilter -- Do we need product liability insurance for our start-up mail order business that sells repackaged craft supplies to kids? [more inside]
posted by acoutu on Sep 23, 2005 - 12 answers

Can someone be held liable for infringing upon a patented business model if they aren't in business? [more inside]
posted by Danelope on Jan 22, 2004 - 10 answers