I аm looking аt starting a web design firm wіth ѕοmе friends аnd want tο follow аll thе legal procedures. Arе thеу sole proprietorships οr corporations? Dο I need a business license? Whаt paperwork аnd οthеr legal things dο I need tο dο? I аm really confused аѕ tο whеrе tο beginning finding out thе step bу step process tο mаkіng mу business legal аnd fully professional аnd recognizable. Anу thουghtѕ/opinions/comments іn detail wουld bе greatly valued. Once again I want tο mаkе a web design firm based іn Seattle thаt dοеѕ business both locally аnd nationally, аnd wіll hаνе employees. Thanks!
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Poonam | September 5, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Hangar17 | September 5, 2010 at 2:15 pm
yes, you may follow some legal procedure based on people wise. You may question the local intellectual proprietary rights for more information.
Nee | September 5, 2010 at 2:58 pm
In order to be considered a sole proprietorship you need to be the sole owner of the business. If your friends are fine with that then you can register your business under that title. You can still have employees and hire people on a contract basis, but after all is said and done- it’s really your business. But, be aware that you’re the only one liable for any legal issues that may rise, not your friends. Also, you will have to report any profits or losses in your personal income tax form.
According to the Specialty of Executive Administration, “All persons engaging in business activity in the City of Seattle are required to obtain a business license.” So, yes you will need to get yourself a business license in order to be a legit in Seattle. You can print out an application from here: http://www.seattle.gov/rca/licenses/Licmain.htm
Here is another fantastic website that has lots of resources on starting a business: http://www.gaebler.com/Starting-a-Business-in-Seattle–Washington–Guide
You really need to prepare and do quite a bit of research before starting a business, especially if you want to be successful at it. Also, make sure you write up a general contract for prospect clients, which you can edit and personalize later on depending on the scope of the project. This is a excellent way to protect you, your work and your business.
I don’t live in WA so everything I’ve written here was all done from a quick online research. Try checking your local store for more resources.
Excellent luck!
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