How to Start a Business in Maryland, Virginia Or the District of Columbia

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Sphinx Pub., 2003 - Business & Economics - 288 pages
How to Start a Business in Maryland, Virginia or the District of Columbia is an innovative answer to understanding the federal and state laws that accompany starting a business. From choosing your business, to employment and financial matters, this book simplifies the start-up process while saving you time and money. Written by attorneys, this book uses an easy-to-understand approach to business regulations for anyone considering opening a business in Maryland, Virginia or the District of Columbia.

Contents

DECIDING TO Start a BusINESS
1
CHOOSING THE Form of Your BusinESS
17
NAMING YOUR BUSINESS
35
FINANCING YOUR BUSINESS
43
LOCATING YOUR BUSINESS
51
LICENSING YOUR Business
57
Contract Laws
65
INSURANCE
71
BUSINESS RELATIONS LAWS
147
ENDLESS LAWS
153
BOOKKEEPING AND ACCOUNTING
159
PAYING FEDERAL TAXES
165
PAYING STATE TAXES
173
OutofState Taxes
179
GLOSSARY
185
FOR FURTHER REFERENCE
193

Your BusinesS AND THE INTERNET
79
HEALTH AND SAFETY LAWS
93
EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR LAWS
101
AdverRTISING AND PROMOTION Laws
127
PAYMENT AND COLLECTION
139
SAMPLE FILLEDIN FORMS
199
BLANK FORMS
213
INDEX
271
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