I would definitely recommend going with an LLC, as it has the most flexible taxes (you have the option to use pass-through taxation or not).
I'm not a lawyer, but what I *hear* is that as a software developer California has much more protective (i.e. better) laws when it comes to things like intellectual property and non-competition lawsuits. If you're planning to do anything even remotely similar to what you did at your previous employer or you may hire any of your past co-workers, it may come in handy. From what I understand, if you incorporate in Nevada, Delaware, or some other state, the complaining party can choose to file the lawsuit in one of those states and put you at a serious disadvantage. Of course, I'd consult a lawyer first before making a final decision in that regard. Jarin On Jun 17, 1:07 pm, Erik Pukinskis <[email protected]> wrote: > Hey friends, > > I am starting a little web business, and since I've started > interacting with customers it's time for me to legally get off the > ground. Unfortunately, I don't have any expertise with this, beyond > what I've learned from teh internets, and I could use some help. > > First, can anyone recommend a good, affordable, web-savvy San Diego > small business lawyer? And an accountant? > > Otherwise, does anyone know anything about these things.... > > 1) Should I file for my permits in CA or in somewhere with nicer tax > laws, like Delaware? If I and my employees are working from San > Diego, does that just mean I have to register as a business here? > With city, county, etc? > > 2) What international trademark classes do people use for the > trademarks for web business? My site is providing instructional > materials, but I'm also mailing people products and printed guides. > I'll be building an iPhone app too. Should I just drop $1200 and > cover all my bases, or can I get by with a trademark under one $300 > class? > > 3) What do people recommend for business insurance? And where do you get it? > > 4) I'm leaning towards a Sole Proprietorship, since I want to maintain > full control and I think the liability will be minimal. Has anyone > done this? Are there any pitfalls? Should I look more closely at an > LLC? > > It seems like I'm definitely going to need a lawyer soon enough, but > maybe I can get by for a while without it. I'm supporting the > business out of pocket and am trying to keep expenses to a minimum. > > Love, > Erik --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ SD Ruby mailing list [email protected] http://groups.google.com/group/sdruby -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
