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.
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File a DBA in Massachusetts: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you want to do business under a different business name you’ll need to file for a DBA, or ‘doing business as.’ Find out more about how to get a DBA, how it affects your business, taxes and more.
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File a DBA in New Hampshire
Filing a DBA allows a company to do business with a different name. Find out more about how to get a DBA in New Hampshire, when it is required by law, and more.
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Simple Steps to Start a Business
Work through this checklist, and you'll have a solid foundation for building your business.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Why You Shouldn't Form an LLC Outside of Your Home State
Forming an LLC outside of your home state often creates more headaches than it cures.
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Why Do Film Companies Form an LLC for a Movie?
For most independent filmmakers, forming an LLC is the best choice for their movie production companies since it mitigates liability, defines governance, and, most importantly, gets people paid.
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What Is the Owner of an LLC Called?
You aren’t required to use any particular title, but you do need to make sure that the title you choose is appropriate and doesn’t mislead anyone.
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