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How to Choose the Best Legal Structure for Your Startup

The Motley Fool

But to me, maybe no decision you can make when starting a new venture is more important than what legal form the business will take. You essentially have four choices for how you will legally form your business. The legal issues and potential liability are the same, so no, we don't like this option much either.

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Is an LLC Worth It for Sole Proprietors?

The Motley Fool

Image source: Getty Images If you're starting a small business, generally the first step is setting up the legal structure of your business. LLC stands for "limited liability company," which is a business structure that combines the pass-through taxation of a sole protectorship with the limited liability of a corporation.

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How to Start a Business for Under $100

The Motley Fool

Step 2: Establish your legal framework (Cost: $0 - $20) Think about what type of business structure will work best for you. Unlike a sole proprietorship, an LLC draws a legal line between you and your business. This separation not only protects your personal assets from business liabilities, but can also offer potential tax benefits.

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Why Starting a Business Is More Affordable Than Most People Think

The Motley Fool

Many cities have startup incubators, small business development centers, co-working spaces, or other shared spaces where people like you are trying to build businesses. Forming a legal entity for your business (like an LLC) is essential if you want to make your business more legitimate in the eyes of the law and the banking system.

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This Is How Much Capital You Really Need to Start Your Small Business

The Motley Fool

A few examples of start-up costs for a home-based professional services business include: Website builder Business cards Forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC) or other legal business entity Advertising and marketing expenses The biggest "cost" of starting a business as a freelancer or consultant is mostly the value of your time.

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Equity Compensation for a Private (or “pre-IPO”) Company

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

According to Aileen Lee of Cowboy Ventures, only 0.14% of tech startups reach “unicorn” status (billion dollar market valuation), and of those, only 39% IPO or get acquired. That is about 1 out of every 2,000 startups. The RSUs can be withheld and/or sold to cover some or all of the tax liability.

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Aptean enters into definitive agreement to acquire Logility

Clearlake Capital Group

With the assistance of our financial and legal advisors, the Board conducted a thorough and fulsome auction process commencing late in the summer of 2024. Advisors Lazard is serving as financial advisor to Logility, and Jones Day is serving as legal counsel. Orrick is serving as legal counsel to Aptean. Miller, Jr.,