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Incorporating Your Business

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Last Updated: 05/05/2017

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Chances are good that your business is a sole proprietorship. A little over 70 percent of all American businesses are, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Small Business Administration. But sole proprietorships have some drawbacks. In this quick guide, we'll show you how those flaws may be overcome by incorporating your business.

What You'll Learn

  • Why you should incorporate your business
  • The benefits and drawbacks of popular incorporation types
  • Points to consider when choosing a state in which to incorporate
  • How to begin the incorporation process

* This content is for educational purposes only, is not intended to provide specific legal advice, and should not be used as a substitute for the legal advice of a qualified attorney or other professional. The information may not reflect the most current legal developments, may be changed without notice and is not guaranteed to be complete, correct, or up-to-date.

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