How to Choose the Best Legal Structure for Your Startup

A look at the pros and cons you should consider before deciding on a business structure.

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When starting a business, your decision on how to structure it is an important one. We examined the pros and cons, and what they mean for various types of startups. Here's what you can expect from the four most-popular business structures.

What's the Best Legal Structure for Your Business
Kara Ohngren Prior

Kara Ohngren is a freelance writer and part-time editor atYoungEntrepreneur. Her work has appeared in publications including狗万官方Magazine,The New York Times,MSNBC,The Huffington Postand商业内幕.

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