Structuring a Business
There are four ways of structuring (or organizing) a business, a sole proprietorship, partnership,corporation, or limited liability company (LLC). Find out which one is right for you.
Resources online
Best databases
- Gale Encyclopedia of Everyday Law
Part of the Gale Virtual Reference Library which has electronic versions of more than 100 reference books. For access: Type in all 14 digits of your Champaign library card number. (No card? Use this at the library.)
Best local links
- General information on organizing a business in Illinois
- Illinois business organization laws
- Illinois business organization forms
Resources at the library
Books to check out
- How to Form a Corporation, LLC, or Partnership in Illinois (Nonfiction/658.1145/Bro)
- Incorporate Your Business (Nonfiction/346.066/Inc)
- Your Limited Liability Company: An Operating Manual (Nonfiction/346.7306/Man)
