State of Wisconsin Registration Once you have your business name and business checking account established you must register with the State of Wisconsin since you will be conducting business in the state, as well as possibly collecting sales tax. If you are selling anything tangible you will be requ[...]
Company Checking Account
A few of my recent posts about the list of items needed when one starts up a business dealt with decisions that a business owner had to make, what type of business entity they should have, should they obtain a federal ID number etc. This topic there is really no decision to be made. If [...][...]
Your Federal ID Number
TO FED ID or not TO FED ID? In my current blog series of the list of items that one needs to do when starting up a business, we find ourselves with yet another question, do I need to have a federal ID number or not? In my opinion, I don’t see any reason not [...][...]
How to set up an LLC in Wisconsin
Setting up an LLC in the State of Wisconsin is extremely simple. As always, care should be given prior to completing the following tasks to avoid further cost and the hassle of correcting simple mistakes. If you have decided to form an LLC, the following two steps are needed: An LLC may be set up [...]
Which type of entity is for you?
One of the very first administrative decisions you must make after deciding to go into business is what type of entity, or business structure do you want or need? Depending on which structure you choose, there will be legal and tax considerations that go along with the selection. Available Busines[...]
The order of things…
What to do first and why! Over the past decade I have either set up myself, or helped set up numerous businesses in the State of Wisconsin. If done correctly it’s a simple task that sets up the administrative blueprint for your company. If not set up correctly it may be costly and time consumi[...]