Small Biz Legal Roadmap

BASIC LEGAL ROADMAP

FOR NEW SMALL BUSINESSES

START HERE!

—> Choose & clear your Business Name (to build a strong brand & trademark potential).

—> Obtain a PO Box (for increased security for your personal information and your business mail).

—> Get Business Insurance (check out this handy guide!).

—> Register your business with your state’s Secretary of State website (we generally recommend LLC, but this is up to you! Read more below).

—> Obtain your Federal EIN (via IRS website).

—> Using your FEIN, open a Business Bank Account.

—> Obtain required business Licenses & Permits.

—-> If required, obtain your State Tax ID or Seller’s Permit (via your state’s Dept. of Revenue/Taxation website).

—> Put legal Contracts and Policies in place (check out my contracts landing page).

—> Keep track of Business Expenses.

—> File Federal, State, & Local Taxes.