Small Business Rules & Regulations

Learn about small business rules and regulations and conveniently tap additional help where needed.

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Types of Business Entities

Review the following types of business entities from eleven (11) different viewpoints including formation, management and control, owner's liability, ability to raise capital, federal taxation, transferability of ownership, fringe benefits, deductibility of losses, availability of special allocations, basis adjustments at death and eligibility to be an equity holder:

Plain English Guides

Use wizards, read mini-tutorials and follow links to gain a basic understanding of the laws that affect each phase of the life of a small business.

Starting a Business
Improve your odds for success by making sure every aspect of your operation complies with the law.

Handling Finances
Whether you're looking for investors or collecting
a debt, it pays to know your legal options.

Managing Employees
Hiring employees introduces a new set of complexities to the workplace.

Doing Business
The relationship a business builds with its customers is the benchmark of its success.

Getting Out of Business
The end goal is to maximize the value of the company and convert that value to cash.

Did you know that

Did you know that corporate forms, including all business entity registration forms may be obtained online? Check the Secretary of State website.

Getting Legal Help

Finding a Lawyer
Find a lawyer in your state prepared to help you.

Hiring a Lawyer
Includes tips on choosing a lawer, expectations, and billing arrangements.

Copyright, Patent, And Trademark
You should know legal information about the intellectual property of a business. This page offers basic guidelines on lawyer information, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, filing procedures, eligibility, process, cost, and more.

Bankruptcy
Know what to do if your business has to resort to filing for bankruptcy. This page offers FAQs, IRS guides, debt, and "do's" and "don'ts."

Federal Regulatory Information

Rule Making:
Learn how and why the rules are made, track proposed regulations, and voice your opinion.

Compliance Assistance:
View resources for compliance assistance by type of Cabinet-Level Agency and Other Agencies.

Enforcement Fairness:
Know your rights and share your concerns.

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Note: This information is presented to provide a general overview of small business options and related services. It is not intended to be an exhaustive representation. Data has been compiled by the Knowledge Institute for informational purposes only. Content is provided on an "as is" basis and is not intended to, nor does it, provide advice or create a customer relationship between the Knowledge Institute, BUZGate™ and/or any other organization named herein, and any reader.