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  1. Choose your business name | U.S. Small Business Administration

    Jul 19, 2024 · An entity name can protect the name of your business at a state level. Depending on your business structure and location, the state may require you to register a legal entity name.

  2. Register your business | U.S. Small Business Administration

    Register your business to make it a distinct legal entity. How and where you need to register depends on your business structure and business location.

  3. Choose a business structure | U.S. Small Business Administration

    Mar 7, 2025 · A corporation, sometimes called a C corp, is a legal entity that's separate from its owners. Corporations can make a profit, be taxed, and can be held legally liable.

  4. Launch your business | U.S. Small Business Administration

    Register your business Now you’ve decided on your name, structure, and location, register your business as a distinct legal entity.

  5. Merge and acquire businesses | U.S. Small Business Administration

    May 26, 2023 · Mergers combine two separate businesses into a single new legal entity. True mergers are uncommon because it’s rare for two equal companies to mutually benefit from combining …

  6. Close or sell your business | U.S. Small Business Administration

    Jan 26, 2026 · Many small business owners will face a time when they need to transfer their ownership rights to another person or entity. You’ll have a few different options available for doing so.

  7. Basic requirements | U.S. Small Business Administration

    Aug 1, 2025 · Refer to the Guide to Getting a UEI if you want to get a UEI for your organization without having to complete a full entity registration. If you only conduct certain types of transactions, such as …

  8. Choosing the Right Business Structure: Three Factors to Consider

    Jul 18, 2018 · Choosing which business structure is right for you is a crucial step when starting a business. The entity you select has legal, financial, and operational implications. Here are three …

  9. Launching Your Own Business | U.S. Small Business Administration

    This hands-on workshop covers the basics of starting any kind of business—from evaluating whether now is the right time, to forming your legal entity, and preparing to tackle the common pitfalls that …

  10. 10 steps to start your business - Small Business Administration

    May 3, 2023 · Once you’ve picked the perfect business name, it’s time to make it legal and protect your brand. If you’re doing business under a name different than your own, you’ll need to register with the …