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  • articleHow Much Does an LLC Cost in Illinois?

    …owners who create an LLC in the state. This cost is to register your LLC and to file your articles of incorporation. In addition to this one-time start-up…

  • articleWhat Is a Sole Proprietorship? The Complete Guide

    …main features of sole proprietorships: A sole proprietorship is the easiest business structure to establish because the business owner doesn't need to file any paperwork or pay formation fees…

  • articleHow to Start a Florida Sole Proprietorship

    … Registering your DBA protects your right to use the name for your business. You can find the necessary forms to file a Florida DBA at the Florida Department of State…

  • articleCalifornia LLC Operating Agreement: Why and How to Get One

    …name of your business, which has to match what’s on file with the California Secretary of State. If you use a DBA (doing business as) name, remember that it…

  • articleHow to Dissolve a Corporation

    …3. File articles of dissolution with the Secretary of State The next voluntary dissolution step involves filing paperwork with the Secretary of State's office to terminate your legal entity…

  • article13 Small Business Legal Requirements and Tips for Launch

    …In fact, a DBA doesn't carry protections at all—it's just a name. 4. File protections for slogans and logos In addition to protecting your business name, trademarks…

  • articleGetting Started as a Freelancer

    …a bank account under your business's name, you'll need to file a DBA or sole proprietorship . In addition to a DBA, your state may have specific laws for…

  • articleDoes an LLC Need an EIN?

    …there are some exceptions. Multi member LLCs are required as a business entity to use an EIN to file taxes, but sole proprietors and single-member LLCs are not and…

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    …I fix this? There's likely a small discrepancy between the personal info on your EIN application, and the personal info on file with the IRS. For example, you might…