Want to start a business but you're not sure what type of business to select? Want to maximize your profit and pay lower business taxes by selecting the right business type? Want to change your business type to avoid legal liability? Sign up for my seven-day free Guide to Types of Business course.
Purpose of This Course
Many people will try to give you advice on selecting a business type. Some will say, "this is the best type because it works for me." Attorneys may try to steer you to incorporating because it's the only business type they know. Others will tell you an LLC is the "best" type. Before you make decision that will cost you lots of money, learn about the types of business by taking this course. The course is seven days - an email lesson a day for seven days. By the end of the course, you will have a good basic understanding of business types and you will be on your way to selecting the type of business that best fits your needs.
Do You Have Questions about this Course?
If you have questions about any of the lessons in this course, or you want to clarify something or ask about a specific situation, you can:
Ask the question in the Forum
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Email the instructor directly: biztaxlaw@aboutguide.com
A disclaimer: The information in this course is general in nature and it is not intended to be tax or legal advice. Laws change, and every business is different, so be sure to get tax or financial advice before you make important decisions.
Lesson One - An Introduction to Business Types
The two basic business types - separated from owner and not separated from owner (by William Perez, About.com Guide to Taxes
A Checklist of Factors to Consider in Selecting a Business Type
Business and Legal Factors in Selecting a Business Type, from William Perez, About.com Guide to Taxes
Business Types and Employment Taxes
All About the Sole Proprietor Business
Lesson Two: Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
What is a Partnership
How to Start a Partnership
Types of Partnerships
The Partnership Agreement
What is a Limited Liability Company (LLC)?
How to Form an LLC
All About the Single-Member LLC
Lesson Three - Corporations and S Corporations
Types of Corporations
How to Incorporate a Business, including the incorporation process in each U.S. state
Corporations, Liability, and the Corporate Shield
How to Become an S Corporation
More about S Corporations
Corporations vs. S Corporations - A Comparison
Corporations vs. LLCs, a Comparison
S Corporations vs. LLCs - A Comparison
Lesson Four - Income Taxes for Business Types
How a Sole Proprietor Pays Income Taxes
How a Partnership Pays Income Taxes
How an LLC Pays Income Tax
How a Corporation Pays Income Tax
How an S Corporation Pays Income Tax
Business Types and Profitable vs. Unprofitable Businesses, by William Perez, Guide to Taxes
Lesson Five - Selecting a Business Type
Advantages/Disadvantages of Sole Proprietorship
Tax Advantages and Disadvantages of an LLC
Comparisons of Business Types
Business Type Comparison Listing/Factors
Liability Comparison - LLC vs. S Corporation
Lesson Six: Special Circumstances
S Corporations vs. LLCs
LLC Taxed as Corporation
The Qualified Joint Venture
The Disregarded Entity
Lesson Seven: Resources and a Course Outline
Resources from the US Business Law & Taxes website
More about Business Structures on the IRS Website
Find information on your state's Secretary of State website
The Small Business Administration on Business Types
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