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After you have registered as a limited liability company (LLC), you’ll want to obtain an employer identification number (EIN) for your business from the IRS. An EIN is another name for the nine-digit federal tax identification number (TIN) for your business. You can think of an EIN as the business version of a Social Security number.

A DBA (doing business as) name is useful for any business that wants to rebrand or relaunch without creating an entirely new business entity. It’s also useful for small businesses that don’t wish to incorporate or form a limited liability company (LLC).

Registering your business is an important step to complete before launching your business. Business registration typically is required by state agencies, such as the secretary of state, but there are some circumstances in which you’ll want or need to obtain licenses, permits or registrations with local or federal agencies.

To start a nonprofit, begin by doing your research to ensure you will meet your goals when you start your nonprofit. Then, begin building a foundation that will help you attract donors and be prepared to file the necessary paperwork to earn your tax-exempt status.

Setting up a limited liability company (LLC) properly is one of the most important steps in establishing your business. An LLC can offer your business liability protection as well as other perks. In this guide, we will walk you through how to start an LLC in just seven simple steps.