Filings You Need Before you Start Your Business

Start Here:  Applies to ALL businesses

Are you selling,
 tangible
items ( e.g., toys)  ?

       

	Yes	No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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QUESTION:

Have you registered any documents yet, such as a corporation, Limited Liability Company , DBA or Limited Partnership?

ANSWER

Click on the most appropriate answer

NO, I have not registered any documents yet.

Yes, I  registered a DBA (Also Called a DBA , Assumed Name, or Trade Name )

Yes, I registered a corporation,

Yes, I  registered a Limited Liability Company 

Yes, I registered a Limited Partnership?

You Need These Permits :

You Are Legally Required to Obtain

Before Starting Your Business

Applies to ALL businesses including:

• EBay Online Business,

• Online Web sites,

• Home Based Business,

• Outdoor Event Selling,

• Sole Business Owners,

• Corporations or Limited Liability Companies

• Professionals, Contractors, Attorneys, Engineers etc,  or

• ANY Other Type of Business Start-up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you registered an Limited Liability Company , Corporation, or Limited Partnership document, do you have the registered Document or know the file number of the Document ?

 

Yes     No 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have you already obtained a federal Tax Id Number for your corporation, Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership?

 Yes             No  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is it because you lost the Document , you do not remember, you don't have the number or you actually never registered it and never obtained a Document ?

 

I lost the Document   

I have actually never registered or obtained  a Document ?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is the DBA   the same as the corporation, Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership Name?

 

Yes     No 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do You Have a DBA Document (or an Assumed DBA , DBA Document )  for that DBA ?

Yes     No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Does your DBA includes your last name?

Note: Answer that even if you don't have a company name yet.   The only thing you have to know is if the name that you will use contains your last  name.

Yes     No 

Does your business name includes anything such as "& Co", & Sons,  or   "& Associates?

 Yes       No   

Will Your Business Hire Workers Within the Next Couple of Months ?

 Yes     No   

Does your business sell retail or wholesale taxable items or services?

 Yes    No  

You Need the Following: 

You Need These Permits :

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A DBA	information about DBA ?
A Federal Tax Id Number,	information about Federal Tax Id Number?
A  Wholesale License	information about Wholesale License?
A State Tax Id Number ( Employer Identification Number (EIN)),	information about State Tax Id Number EIN?
A Business License	information about Business License?
We Can Help You File ALL These Documents Here... Click Here to Start the Process
RECOMMENDED DOCUMENTS Most Small Business Advisors Recommend the Following:
Corporation or Limited Liability Company   (optional - recommended )  Note that if you file and Limited Liability Company or Corporation, you don't need to file a DBA.	Why Do You Recommend a Corporation or Limited Liability Company ?
Note that instead of a DBA , you can file a corporation or limited liability company to protect your personal assets and avoid civil liability for your business.    Difference between a DBA and a corporation or Limited Liability Company Click Here to Start the Quiz Again More Information Fees  How Long Does It Take?  Contact Us

Does your business sell retail or wholesale taxable items or services?

Yes    No 

You Need the Following:

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You Need These Permits :
A DBA	information about DBA ?
A  Wholesale License	information about Wholesale License?
A Business License	information about Business License?
We Can Help You File ALL These Documents Here... Click Here to Start the Process
RECOMMENDED DOCUMENTS Most Small Business Advisors Recommend the Following:
A Federal Tax Id Number (optional - recommended )  Note that in some states, you need it if you are required to have a Wholesale / Retail License and you always need it if you are an independent contractor.	Why Do You Recommend a Federal Tax Id Number?
Corporation or Limited Liability Company   (optional - recommended )  Note that if you file and Limited Liability Company or Corporation, you don't need to file a DBA but you are required to have a federal Tax Id Number.	Why Do You Recommend a Corporation or Limited Liability Company ?
Note that instead of a DBA , you can file a corporation or limited liability company to protect your personal assets and avoid civil liability for your business.    Difference between a DBA and a corporation or Limited Liability Company Click Here to Start the Quiz Again More Information Fees  How Long Does It Take?  Contact Us

 

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You Need the Following:

You Need These Permits :

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A DBA	information about DBA ?
A Business License	information about Business License?
We Can Help You File ALL These Documents Here... Click Here to Start the Process
RECOMMENDED DOCUMENTS Most Small Business Advisors Recommend the Following:
A Federal Tax Id Number (optional - recommended ) Note that in some states, you need it if you are required to have a Wholesale / Retail License and you always need it if you are an independent contractor	Why Do You Recommend a Federal Tax Id Number?
Corporation or Limited Liability Company   (optional - recommended )  Note that if you file and Limited Liability Company or Corporation, you don't need to file a DBA but you are required to have a federal Tax Id Number..	Why Do You Recommend a Corporation or Limited Liability Company ?
Note that instead of a DBA , you can file a corporation or limited liability company to protect your personal assets and avoid civil liability for your business.    Difference between a DBA and a corporation or Limited Liability Company Click Here to Start the Quiz Again More Information Fees  How Long Does It Take?  Contact Us

You Need the Following: