Course Description:

Throughout this course, you will be guided through the process of forming an LLC, including selecting a business name, filing the necessary paperwork, obtaining an EIN, creating an operating agreement, and understanding the tax implications. By the end of the course, you will have a solid understanding of what it takes to set up your LLC and the benefits it can provide for your artistic career.

Who is This Course For?:

This course is designed for creative individuals who want to protect their personal assets, establish a professional business structure, and take their artistic endeavors to the next level.

What Will You Learn?

In this course, you will learn the essential steps involved in transitioning from an independent artist to a business owner by setting up your "Virtual Office" and your Limited Liability Company (LLC)! The main topics we will cover are:

1) Potential Company Structures

2) Important LLC Concepts (What is it?, Benefits, The Corporate Veil)

3) The Costs of Starting and Maintaining an LLC

4) How to Setup a professional "Virtual Office"

5) How to Setup an LLC in Your State


What You Will Have Accomplished After You Complete The Course Steps?

The objectives of this course are to:
1) Complete the Setup of your Virtual Office

• Have a real Virtual or Physical Business Address
• Register your website domain
• Sign up for a Business email account
• Sign up for a Business phone number
• Secure the services of a registered agent

2) Setup your LLC (Your 1st Company!)**

• Researched and selected a unique business name
• Filed the Articles of Organization for your LLC
• Obtained an EIN Number
• Created an Operating Agreement
• Opened a Business Bank Account
• Applied for a Business Credit Card (optional)
• Filed your W-9

**This course will take you through the process of forming your company but the state has to approve your Articles of Organization paperwork which varies by state and can take anywhere from days to 8 weeks