Legal Issues for Home Business

Starting a home business is exciting, but also risky in many ways.

You'll have to work very hard to get your home business off the ground, work long hours and open yourself to legal issues you may not be familiar with yet.

You will want to read up on ways to protect your home business and maximize your legal protection without going overboard for a young business.

Useful Resources

Online Marketer's Legal Information Clinic

These articles may help:

Getting Started

Choose Your Home Business Name - Your name or a DBA? What is the best choice for you?
License Issues for Home Business - Will you need a license to run a business out of your home?
Help! What Legal Structure is Best For My Home Business? - Get help deciding. Protect yourself legally and financially.
How Do I Write a Business Plan? - A business plan can help keep your home business on track.

Taxes

Common Home Business Tax Deductions - What are the typical deductions for a home business?
Should I Put My Spouse on My Home Business Payroll? - It depends on whether or not you can save on your taxes.
Do I Need a Tax ID for My Home Business? - Know when to get a tax ID rather than use your SSN.
How to Prove You Are an Independent Contractor, Not an Employee - Make sure your status is clear for tax purposes.

Copyright

Protecting Your Copyright - Online content is very easily stolen. Fortunately, it's relatively easy to catch.

Please note this is not to be taken as legal advice. Consult a lawyer if you need legal advice.

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