Starting or Buying a Business
Follow these steps to set up your business and select your legal form. These resources will also teach you how to buy a business or franchise and set up an online business.
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What Kind of Partnership Do You Want to Start?
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How to Determine Your Company's Fiscal Year
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What Are Business Incubators? -
What Should I Include in a Business Partnership Agreement?
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What a Corporate Records Book Is and How to Keep It Updated
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IRS Clarification on Responsible Party for an Employer ID
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How Patents Work and Recent U.S. Patent Law Changes
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What is a Tax Identification Number? Which Number Should I Use?
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How to Research Business Name Availability
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Beware of Hidden Costs of Paying for Commercial Space
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Why You Need a Personal Guarantee for a Business Loan or Lease
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Beware of Fake Employer ID Application Sites
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Which to Do First, Get an Employer ID or Incorporate Your New Business?
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Here's What Is Required For a Business to Incorporate in Oregon
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What Products and Services are Subject to Sales Tax?
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What Does a Corporate Board of Directors Do?
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Who Can Own LLCs, S Corporations and Corporations
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How a Sole Proprietor Gets Paid
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