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Old 03-11-2011
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We operate as a partnership under a Ficticious Business Name as well. Looking to go LLC eventually.
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Old 11-07-2011
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what is point of Fictitious Name filing? Is that better or only cheaper than LLC? I am Registered Agent in IL (working under Corp who sells LLC etc) but am beginning to take time to try to learn more
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I will be starting off as a sole proprietorship and then hopefully somewhere down the line the plan is to change to a corporation provided that things go in the right direction.
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I am a sole prop for now. I will look into LLC in the future
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I am trying to determine the safest way to operate a business in Canada.
Any suggestions appreciated.
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Sole Proprietor, Considering incorporation.
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Old 06-03-2011
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Hi, I'm just getting my business started and sat down with my tax accountant who explained the pros and cons to the different types of businesses. I decided to start off as a Sole Proprietorship and will probably change to a LLC in the future.
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I've certainly struggled with this over the past year and a half. I operate as a sole proprietor but it seems there are so many good reasons to become incorporated. I am alos looking to grow a Multi VA practice now. This is great information. I will certainly make a decision soon.
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I use an LLC. Then you only hae to file a schedule c to your regular tax returns.
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I'm forming an LLC, it's very reasonable to do in Arizona and offers some protections which I'm happy about.
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