Business Startup Checklist II
- Joint Venture Agreement (Determine Duties and Responsibilities of Participants)
- Protect Your Assets.
- Establish Separate Entity (Personal Asset Protection)
- Determine Type of Organization (Corp, LLC, etc.) (Avoid Double Taxation)
- S-Corp Election, if entity qualifies.
- Bylaws, Shareholder Agreement or Operating Agreement
- Fed ID Number for Business
- Banking Issues.
- Business Certificates
- Business Licenses and Permits
- Commercial Lease
- Employer Posters Required by Law
- Insurance
- Register with State for Sales and Use Tax, etc.
- Establish Payroll System*
- Trademark notice and registration
- Copyrights notice and registration
- Patents
- Website Compliance (Utilize comprehensive Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, Copyright Infringement Warning, etc.)
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Agreements:
- I-9 Forms and Immigration Law Compliance
- Mergers and Acqusitions
- Domestic and International Subsidiaries
- Franchising
- Exit Strategy
- Business Sale or "Wrap-Up"
- Protecting Wealth
Do not rely solely upon this checklist. Schedule a Free Telephone Consultation with an Experienced Boston Business Lawyer or Maine Business Lawyer for advice regarding your particular situation.