Professional help may sometimes be necessary, but it only works when you understand your business needs and the problems that ...

Corporate tax without the corporation. An LLC allows a business to be taxed as a corporation without the hassles of a corporation’s business structure. LLCs are generally less expensive to operate, ...

If you're gearing up to start a business, you're probably wondering what type of entity you should register as: a sole proprietorship or a limited liability company (LLC). Both are common structures ...

When you start a new business, one of the first questions that comes up is your business structure. Two of the most common types of business structures are LLCs and corporations. While many small ...

Greg Daugherty has worked 25+ years as an editor and writer for major publications and websites. He is also the author of two books. David Kindness is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and an expert ...

Laurie Sepulveda is a MarketWatch Guides team senior writer who specializes in writing about insurance, investing, personal loans, home equity loans, mortgages and banking. She lives in North Carolina ...

David Straughan is a content manager and veteran journalist who specializes in the automotive and finance industries. He combines rigorous data analysis, exhaustive research and conversations with ...