I'm Starting a Business - How Should I operate? - Choice of Entity
In this episode, Nick provides expert guidance on starting a business, focusing on how to choose the right business structure. He explores the advantages and disadvantages of different business entities, including sole proprietorships, general and limited partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies (LLCs). Key topics include liability protection, management control, administrative complexity, and tax considerations. Nick emphasizes the value of consulting professional advisors for personalized advice and discusses factors to consider based on specific business needs. He also shares practical tips on leveraging homestead declarations and cautions against using DIY legal services.
Episode Highlights:
05:11 – Understanding Business Structures
07:15 – Sole Proprietorship: Pros and Cons
08:27 – Partnerships: General and Limited
10:42 – Corporations: An Overview
12:19 – Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
12:56 – Management and Control in Different Entities
16:51 – Paperwork and Complexity
24:50 – Tax Implications of Business Structures
26:44 – Understanding Tax Obligations for Partnerships
28:18 – Taxation of Corporations: C Corporations Explained
32:41 – Taxation of Corporations: S Corporations Explained
35:32 – Choosing the Right Business Entity: LLCs and Liability Protection
41:33 – Practical Considerations for Setting Up Your Business
46:09 – The Importance of Professional Legal and Accounting Advice
Helpful Links
For those looking to dive deeper into business entity structures, here are some important IRS forms and instructions:
- IRS Form 1040 Schedule C: Download PDF
- IRS Form 1040 Schedule C Instructions: View Instructions
- IRS Form 1065: Download PDF
- IRS Form 1065 Instructions: View Instructions
- IRS Form 1120S: Download PDF
- IRS Form 1120S Instructions: View Instructions
- IRS Form 1120: Download PDF
- IRS Form 1120 Instructions: View Instructions
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