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To navigate the shoals of the business side of the film industry, you must have a basic understanding of the different types of legal entities. Every transaction—from the humblest to the ...

At some point in a business's lifetime, it may make sense to change its legal business structure. Recently during a webinar, a business owner asked me whether an LLC or corporation registered to ...

Not all businesses are created equal—nor are they taxed alike. Our helpful breakdown covers various business tax entities and how they’re taxed It’s crucial to understand your business entity’s unique ...

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Sole Proprietor: Default option for many founders, as the owner and the business are one. Owner bears full legal liability in a lawsuit. LLC: A hybrid vehicle, an LLC shields the owner from some ...

The structure of your business influences everything from taxes to day-to-day operations. Browse Investopedia’s expert written library to learn about sole proprietorships, LLCs, S-Corp, C-Corp, and ...

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