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Small business owners have a lot of legal issues to deal with. From deciding on the best legal structure for their business to dealing with important contractual matters and complicated tax law issues. Here you find lots of free articles and information to help you with all your legal needs, including links to some of Nolo's award-winning books written by experts in the field. We also provide access to business and tax lawyers if you decide you need professional legal help.

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Small Business Topics

Starting a New Business
Starting a new business comes with a lot of important decisions. Start here to get a handle on the basic things you'll need to consider.

Choosing a Business Structure
LLC or Sole Proprietorship? Partnership or Corporation. Learn about the different business entities, liability issues and tax implications.

Managing Business Risks
As a business owner, you'll need to consider the potential for expensive lawsuits, and you'll want to consider insuring your business against this risk.

Business Contracts
All business owners will need to deal with contracts, and probably lots of them. Learn more here about business contracts.

Hiring Workers
Whether it's hiring new employees permanently or contractors temporarily, there are a lot of legal issues involved here.

Resources for Help

Form an LLC Online Now
Use Nolo's Online LLC to quickly and legally create a Limited Liability Company in your state. Also get discounts on great business books and forms.

Legal Forms for Starting and Running a Small Business
Get legal documents galore for your small business! Inside this book you'll find over 60 documents crucial to the success of your small business.

Small Business Start Up Kit
The Small Business Start-Up Kit outlines how to write an effective business plan, file the right business forms in the right place, draft and use contracts and much more.

Talk to a Business Lawyer
Sometimes you need the help and expertise of a professional. Start here to connect with local business lawyers ready to help.

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