Do I need a lawyer to start a small business or can I pay legal forms online and do it myself?
Sunday, January 17th, 2010 at
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I think you SHOULD do it yourself as long as it is a "simple" business. You will learn a lot in the process and it gives you a great feeling of accomplishment having done what most people will NEVER have the courage to do. All you need is a business license (about $100 from your county usually), and a company bank acount (after you get your business license) after that, success is completely in your hands. (assuming you don’t need licenses, permits, or are affected by other regulations. The forms you need are always available from your state and county websites so you should be able to have your new business up and running in no time very easily. GOOD LUCK
Depends on what type of business you are going to are going to start. If you are starting a nonprofit, or something dealing highly in the entertainment industry or even copyrights I would suggest a lawyer. If you will be a sole proprieter most only require registration with county clerks office. If you will incorporate you may want to get a lawyers advice on rules and regulations. I had to get a lawyer on two of my businesses. I invest in real estate (needed a lawyer to draw me up some forms, and show me legal ways to do what I do and what to keep track of etc.) Also I do graphic and web design and needed contracts. Not templates but actual contracts that would keep me legally safe and cover my behind. He also informed me of my states laws regarding the businesses I am in. Like I said it all depends on what you want to do and how. If you know the law, no, if not, do a lot of reading or get a lawyer. Keep your self legally safe. I have seen a lot of people get into trouble because they just jump out without knowing the law. The government makes laws and they are enforced whether you read them or not. It is your responsibilty to do or have a lawyer do the proper research concerning the business you want to get into as far as liceses, permits, etc.