Many small business owners decide to form a separate entity for their business (rather than owning it personally). Once this decision is made, there are five important elements that must be considered before filing formation documents. The decisions around your new entity include selecting: entity type, formation state, entity name, tax status, and a registered agent. Check out this infographic to answer these five questions with confidence.
ComplianceLegalFinanceTax & AccountingNovember 24, 2020|UpdatedMarch 12, 2021
5 Questions Small Business Owners Must Answer When Forming an Entity (Infographic)
By: Mike Enright
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