In business, you’re constantly using forms and contracts. They protect you from liability, clarify and ensure fulfillment of agreements and help keep your business on the right side of the law. But all that paperwork takes time and effort. As the owner of a small business, you can’t afford to pay attorney fees for everyday legal forms, but a mistake could have major consequences for your enterprise.

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• Buy, sell, rent or store goods
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• Borrow or lend money
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Fully revised and updated to reflect the latest legal requirements, the fourth edition also features an in-depth discussion of corporate formation and a newly expanded section on issuing stock. With Legal Forms for Starting & Running a Small Business, you’ll get over 60 professional forms you’ll use again and again. Protect yourself; keep your business safe and legal with legal documents from Nolo.