Formed an LLC? An operating agreement sets the rules for ownership and decisions. Why even solo owners should have one — and what it covers.

A partnership is simple to form but usually means shared personal liability. How partnerships compare on liability and taxes, and why to get it in writing.

Nearly every state requires an LLC to name a registered agent to receive legal and state documents. What they do, whether you can be your own, and why it matters.

LLCs and corporations both protect your personal assets but differ in taxes and formality. How they compare and which fits your small business.

Sole proprietors often skip state formation, but LLCs, corporations, and partnerships usually must register. What state registration is and why it matters.

Structure, registration, EIN, licenses and permits — the legal checklist for starting a business, pointed straight at the official sources.

LLC or sole proprietorship? The real difference in liability, taxes, and paperwork — and the questions that decide which is right for you.