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Wondering which business structure would best suit your needs? Read on to find comparisons of some of the most common legal structures.

Once you decide, Nolo has books, forms, and online applications to help you create your business entity and keep it running once you have decided on your legal structure. For a complete list of Nolo's small business products, see the Small Business Products page.

Compare Business Structures

Sole Proprietorships vs. LLCs
Single owner businesses will want to understand the difference between these two business structures.
Corporations and S Corporations vs. LLCs
You may know you want limited liability, but how do you choose between a corporation versus an LLC?
Partnerships vs. LLCs
Learn the differences between an LLC and partnership structure before deciding what entity is best for you.
Chart -- Ways to Organize Your Business
This chart shows the pros and cons of the different business entity forms--corporation, partnership, LLC, S corporation, sole proprietorship, and more.
Are You Operating Under the Right Legal Structure?
Analyze whether a sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, or corporation is still the right fit for your business.
Does My Business Need an Employer Identification Number (EIN)?
Find out which business structures need an EIN and how to obtain one.