SBDC's Choosing the Right Legal Entity for Your Business

What box to check on the Secretary of State’s business registration form may seem inconsequential at first, but the legal structure of a business impacts personal liability, taxes and how a business operates.

• Not fully understanding the rationale behind the choice of business structure, can lead to costly mistakes.
• Review different business structure options and next steps to form a business.
• You should be in the beginning stages of forming a business, or be experiencing difficulty with your current structure.