Legal Structure Nav Bar
The legal structure of your business is an important consideration, one that can impact you and your business for years into the future. For instance:
  • If one of your employees causes an accident, can an injured person sue you and take your house, car, or savings account?
  • Are you paying more taxes than you should on your business income?
The State of Wisconsin provides information on the different forms of business structures. Please review the links below:

Sole Proprietor
General Partnership
Limited Partnership
Limited Liability Partnership
Limited Liability Company  or  QuickStart LLC: on-line filing!
Cooperative Association
Corporation
Other
Getting professional advice from a business attorney and accounting firm regarding the structure of your business is recommended.

Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Network
View Website Phone: 715.836.5057
The Wisconsin Bar Association does offer 2 hours of free legal advice through the
Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Network.