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I want to start a one-man photography business in Colorado. How do I make it legal?
Do I need a tax license? Can I just name the business after my self, if so can I use my initials? Should I incorporate or go LLC? I need to ramp up as fast as I can but keep it all legal and above board.
you will need two tax numbers, a federal tax number, and a state tax number. the name can be whatever you want as long as it isn't already being used. financial record keeping is paramount. have an accountant set up your books. incorporating is expensive, but gives many tax advantages but you should discusss them with your accountant. he amy recommend you operate as a sole proprietorship, a simple company, a limited corporation (sub-chapter s) or to incorporate. llc's are usually used by those who are required to have a lisence to practice a special trade such as lawyers and doctors.
plumbers and elecrtricians are required to have a liscence, but they rarely use an llc, going as corporations or sole-proprietorships.
starting a business is often difficult due to the need to have working capitol. i suggest you start it as a hobby. it has some tax advantages, plus you are not rewuired to actually be a business unless you make a profit. your accountant can tell you more on the subject.
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