Posts Tagged ‘business’
Can I use a name to conduct business that is different than the corporate name?
A corporation can have an assumed business name (abn), (also sometimes referred to as a dba, which stands for “doing business as”) just as an individual can. For example, your corporation name might be XYZ Landscaping, Inc., but you want a division of your company to do business as Backyard Ponds. You can do this » Continue…
What important issues should be considered in deciding on the proper entity for your business?
The two most important considerations for most small businesses are 1) liability protection and 2) tax considerations. Textbooks sometimes cite other issues such as perpetuation of the entity, continuity, ability to raise capital, etc. However, in my experience, these are not important considerations for most small businesses. Liability Protection. With respect to liability protection, corporations » Continue…
