Determine the legal structure of the business and properly file the business name with the state and/or county.
#Sole Proprietorship
#For Profit Corporation
#Professional Corporation
#Professional Association
#General Partnership
#Limited Partnership
#Limited Liability Partnership
#Limited Liability Company
1. Sole Proprietorship
:: -Subject to state franchise tax
2. For Profit Corporation
:: -Subject to state franchise tax
:: -$300 filing fee for certificate
3. Professional Corporation
:: -Subject to state franchise tax
:: -$300 filing fee for certificate
4. Professional Association
:: -Subject to state franchise tax
5. General Partnership
:: -Not subject to state franchise tax
6. Limited Partnership
:: -Subject to state franchise tax
:: -$750 filing fee for certificate
7. Limited Liability Partnership
:: -Subject to state franchise tax
:: -$200 filing fee for certificate
8. Limited Liability Company
:: -Subject to state franchise tax
:: -$300 filing fee for certificate
'''Step 2: Tax Responsibilities'''