Business Structures
BY Mark J. Kohler
Before you think of incorporating your startup in a "tax haven" state, here is what young entrepreneurs need to know.
Incorporating Your Business
BY Entrepreneur Staff
When starting your business, it's worth taking the time to think through which legal structure will be best for you and your business. Here is some guidance on the basics.
How to Choose the Best Legal Structure for Your Startup
BY Kara Ohngren
A look at the pros and cons you should consider before deciding on a business structure.
Play Video 3 Reasons Sole Proprietorship Might Not Be Right for You (Video)
BY Nina Kaufman
Attorney Nina Kaufman on when entrepreneurs should steer clear of this business entity.
Why Eco-Conscious Entrepreneurs Like Method View B Corp as a Badge of Honor
BY Catherine Clifford
Three entrepreneurs, among the first to certify their businesses as B Corps, share how it has affected their companies and offer advice on the process.
Five Overlooked Legal Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make
BY Lisa Girard
When starting a business, details can get lost in the excitement of a new venture. Here are the top legal mistakes unwittingly made by new business owners -- and how to avoid them.
Two Weeks to Startup: Day 6. Name Your Business
BY Kimberly Stansell
How to decide what you call your company. Plus, choosing a business structure.
Business Structure Basics
BY Entrepreneur Staff
With this basic guide, you'll be able to select the structure that suits your business best.
The Skinny on Sole Proprietorships
BY Lydia Dishman
Protect yourself from the IRS and make your patchwork projects a real business.
Test Your Structural Integrity
BY Jennifer Lawler
Why your business structure could be eating away at your company's bottom line
The Basics of Business Structure
BY Michael Spadaccini
Sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs and corporations--learn the differences and which one fits your company best.
Top 5 Mistakes in Forming Your Corporation
BY Brad Sugars
Doing some research on the front end can save you a load of money.ABCs of LLCs
BY Paul DeCeglie
Tax ramifications of forming an LLCChoosing a Business Structure
Learn what to take into consideration when deciding among corporations, LLCs, sole proprietorships, partnerships and other structures.Choosing the Right Business Structure
LLC or S corporation? We'll help you figure out the differences.S Corporation Basics
This type of corporation can be great for small businesses because it eliminates the double taxation of standard corporations.LLC Basics
This hybrid entity brings together some of the best features of partnerships and corporations, and is a great choice for entrepreneurs who want to move beyond the sole proprietorship.The Basics of Sole Proprietorships
Chances are, you're already running a sole proprietorship. Now, educate yourself on the pros and cons, the tax implications, and the legal liabilities to determine if you want to remain a sole proprietorship.Incorporating Your Business
Is incorporation right for you? Find out with this comprehensive article on the ins and outs of forming a corporation.Time to Incorporate?
BY Mie- Yun Lee
Then you may want to hire an incorporation service. Find out what to look for here.S Corporations Vs. LLCs
The pros and cons of each business form


