How to Choose the Right Business Structure in California

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Picking a business structure feels like one of those decisions you should be able to make in an afternoon. In California, it rarely is. The entity you choose affects how much you pay in taxes, whether your personal savings are exposed if the business is sued, how you can raise money, and how much paperwork […]

Do You Need a Business License in California?

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Starting a business in California is an exciting milestone, but before you take your first customer payment, there is a question every founder eventually asks: do I actually need a business license in California? The short answer is that California does not issue a single, statewide general business license, but nearly every business operating in […]