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Starting a business involves more decisions than many entrepreneurs realize In addition to deciding on the type of business there are myriad other considerations What business form should the business take A corporation An LLC Will the business operate as a partnership or will you be the sole owner You'll need to decide how much liability and risk you want to take on as an owner as well as how you hope your earnings and the earnings of the business will be treated under the tax code These decisions can dictate whether you should operate as a sole proprietorship partnership limited liability company S corporation or C corporation In addition to choosing your business structure you should also know the business laws and requirements in your area regarding licensing and the naming of your business The articles in this topic will provide you with a helpful introductory guide to these issues as well as detailed information on what you need to know to get your company off the ground Business 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