Business Setup - It's vital to set up your business properly to ensure legitimacy before diving into dispatching. This method is highly recommended and preferred.
- Conduct a search to ensure the uniqueness of your business name.
- Visit the Secretary of State's website for your state.
- File a "fictitious" business name (D.B.A.) if using a name different from your registered one.
- Check with the county clerk's office or tax commissioner's office for further verification.
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SETUP
Legal Entity/Legal Structure Consultation:
Consult with an attorney or accountant before deciding on the legal structure.
Consider the following options:
a. Sole Proprietorship - Owned and operated by an individual.
b. General Partnership - Formed with two or more partners, requiring a partnership agreement.
c. C Corporation - A standard corporation owned by numerous shareholders.
d. S Corporation - Enjoys a special tax status to avoid double taxation.
e. Limited Liability Company (LLC) - Offers "pass-through" taxation, where income is reported on individual tax returns of owners.
