Business Formation

There's more than one way to set up a business officially. Learn the differences between business types so you can pick the one that's right for you.

Simple steps to start a business
Work through this checklist, and you'll have a solid foundation for building your business.
May 20, 2024 · 5 min read
How are profits split in an LLC?
LLCs offer a great advantage in addition to ease of formation and personal protections: flexible pass-through profit distribution.
May 15, 2024 · 3 min read
Bliss Beauty Bar owner offers advice to aspiring entrepreneurs
A LegalZoom customer and owner of a day spa in Londonderry, N.H., shares her journey to becoming a business owner.
May 3, 2024 · 3 min read
Top 6 legal documents for startups
The biggest risk of failure for your startup happens right at the start—not setting up a viable legal foundation. Here's how to get those legal ducks in a row.
April 17, 2024 · 4 min read
How to buy a business
Be careful if you're thinking about buying an existing business. Make sure you know why it's for sale and if it's worthy of the asking price.
April 17, 2024 · 18 min read
How to hire your first employees
Hiring your first employees doesn't have to be difficult. You just need to know the steps to go through prior to the interview to get started.
April 17, 2024 · 14 min read
Millennial moms are using fresh ideas and tech to create winning businesses
Balancing spreadsheets and soccer practices, today's mompreneurs are using technology to create thriving businesses.
April 12, 2024 · 3 min read
Why do I need a registered agent?
Corporations, LLCs, and other business entities need a registered agent. In fact, in many cases, it's required by law.
April 3, 2024 · 3 min read
Do LLCs have stock?
An LLC is an attractive business structure for entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses, and it offers protection of personal assets and finances. While the inability to issue stock is a downside, LLCs offer many advantages over corporations.
March 21, 2024 · 8 min read
What does LLC mean at the end of a company name?
LLC stands for limited liability company and is a term that you may see often after the names of companies.
March 21, 2024 · 3 min read