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Before Starting Up
Many people dream of running their own business.
In recent years this has become a reality for some who have been made redundant.
Others may decide to start their own business
in search of independence, to work for themselves
and be rewarded for their efforts financially.
Whatever the reason for considering setting up
in business, a number of challenges exist.
Despite considerable effort and financing which
may be poured into a venture, there is always a
risk of business failure.
Before you start your business, take some time spent to think through your plans as
this will minimise the risk of failure.
Think about the possible downfalls of being
self-employed. Certainty of income, both in
terms of quantity and regularity, disappears,
whilst fixed outgoings, such as mortgage
repayments, remain. Consider the loss of other
company benefits such as life assurance cover,
a company pension, medical insurance, a company
car, regular hours and holidays.
Consider the views of your family and friends.
Their support is essential. It is important they
understand that the administrative and financial
requirements of running a business can be time
consuming and stressful.
Success in business depends on many factors;
most importantly you need to critically review all
aspects of the business proposition before
progressing too far.
For easy reference, we have carved this guide
into 10 parts:
Part 1 | Selecting a Legal Entity for Your
Business
Sole Proprietorship
Partnership
Limited Liability Partnership
Limited Company
Business Structure – The Pros and Cons
Part 2 | Registering with the Tax Authorities
H M Revenue & Customs
H M Revenue & Customs – NI Contributions Office
H M Revenue & Customs - VAT
Tax Calendar
Part 3 | Accounting & Bookkeeping
Accounting Records and Record Keeping
A Word About Accounting Software Systems
Internal Control
Part 4 | Value Added Tax
Registration
Taxable Persons and Supplies
Tax Rates
Input VAT
Penalties
VAT Checklist
Money Laundering Regulations
Part 5 | Payroll Taxes
Helpful Publications
Do You Have Employees?
The Operation of a PAYE Scheme
Real Time Information
Benefits in Kind
Payroll Software
Part 6 | Income Tax and Corporation Tax
Which Accounting Year Should I Choose?
Tax Returns
Companies
Sole Traders / Partnerships
Tax Credits
Child Benefits
Part 7 | Cash Planning and Forecasting
Starting the Analysis
Cash Collections
Disbursements
Part 8 | Obtaining Credit and Financing
Your Business
How Do I Get the Money?
Business Plan
Financing Alternatives
Debt Financing Sources
Equity Financing Sources
Venture Capital Companies
Part 9 | Insurance
Required Policies
Commercial Liability Insurance
Property Insurance
Business Interruption
Fidelity Guarantee
Directors & Officers Liability
Key Person Protection
Identifying a Key Person
When is Key Person Protection Needed?
Partnership Protection
Shareholder Protection
Fee Pro
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Before Starting Up
Many people dream of running their own business.
In recent years this has become a reality for some who have been made redundant.
Others may decide to start their own business
in search of independence, to work for themselves
and be rewarded for their efforts financially.
Whatever the reason for considering setting up
in business, a number of challenges exist.
Despite considerable effort and financing which
may be poured into a venture, there is always a
risk of business failure.
Before you start your business, take some time spent to think through your plans as
this will minimise the risk of failure.
Think about the possible downfalls of being
self-employed. Certainty of income, both in
terms of quantity and regularity, disappears,
whilst fixed outgoings, such as mortgage
repayments, remain. Consider the loss of other
company benefits such as life assurance cover,
a company pension, medical insurance, a company
car, regular hours and holidays.
Consider the views of your family and friends.
Their support is essential. It is important they
understand that the administrative and financial
requirements of running a business can be time
consuming and stressful.
Success in business depends on many factors;
most importantly you need to critically review all
aspects of the business proposition before
progressing too far.
For easy reference, we have carved this guide
into 10 parts:
Part 1 | Selecting a Legal Entity for Your
Business
Sole Proprietorship
Partnership
Limited Liability Partnership
Limited Company
Business Structure – The Pros and Cons
Part 2 | Registering with the Tax Authorities
H M Revenue & Customs
H M Revenue & Customs – NI Contributions Office
H M Revenue & Customs - VAT
Tax Calendar
Part 3 | Accounting & Bookkeeping
Accounting Records and Record Keeping
A Word About Accounting Software Systems
Internal Control
Part 4 | Value Added Tax
Registration
Taxable Persons and Supplies
Tax Rates
Input VAT
Penalties
VAT Checklist
Money Laundering Regulations
Part 5 | Payroll Taxes
Helpful Publications
Do You Have Employees?
The Operation of a PAYE Scheme
Real Time Information
Benefits in Kind
Payroll Software
Part 6 | Income Tax and Corporation Tax
Which Accounting Year Should I Choose?
Tax Returns
Companies
Sole Traders / Partnerships
Tax Credits
Child Benefits
Part 7 | Cash Planning and Forecasting
Starting the Analysis
Cash Collections
Disbursements
Part 8 | Obtaining Credit and Financing
Your Business
How Do I Get the Money?
Business Plan
Financing Alternatives
Debt Financing Sources
Equity Financing Sources
Venture Capital Companies
Part 9 | Insurance
Required Policies
Commercial Liability Insurance
Property Insurance
Business Interruption
Fidelity Guarantee
Directors & Officers Liability
Key Person Protection
Identifying a Key Person
When is Key Person Protection Needed?
Partnership Protection
Shareholder Protection
Fee Pro
Systems Engineering Practices Exhibited in the Creation of a Film Original ScoreAlejandro Salado
This paper describes how systems engineering is actually applied (without knowing it) to create complex pieces of art, in particular, a film original score.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/j.2334-5837.2015.00121.x
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Post your response to the following focus questions:
Describe a sole proprietorship and discuss its advantages and disadvantages.
Describe a partnership and discuss its advantages and disadvantages.
Describe a corporation and discuss its advantages and disadvantages.
Describe an S corporation and discuss its advantages and disadvantages.
Solution
Broadly speaking for conducting any type of Business activity we require to have a Business
entity. If the Business entity is owned and operated and managed by a single paerson then such
Business entity is called a sole Proprietorship. It is most simple and subjected to least terms &
conditions governing the business activities. The main disadvantages includes personal liability
of the owner/ propreitor, which is unlimited. A single person being at the helm of affairs poses
limitations on the development and growth of the business. Propreitorship has its death with the
death of the owner.
A Partnership as the word suggest is that form of Business entity which is owned by two or more
persons and formed under an agreement signed by all owners for some common purpose/ goal
and or objectives. A partnership firm is more complicated than the sole propreitorships, two or
more persons as owners may give advatages of sharing resources, knowledge, skills which are
essential for setting up of businesses of sizes unmanageable by a single person. Pooling diversity
of partners helps in the development and growth of the Business entity. Like sole propreitorship,
the partners under partnerships may be subjected to unlimited liabilities under or arising out of
the business activities of the Partnership firm. There are additional set of rules & regulations
under the law of the land governing the partnership firms.
The third and the most prefered form of business entity is an incorporated firm called corporation
and or company. A corporation/ company is different from its owners. This form of business
entity draws difference between the owner and management of the business entity. Unlike the
earlier set ups of Sole Propreitor and Partnership, the business activies are conducted neither by
sole owner nor by partners but managers who are considered to be having different identity than
the business entity which is also considered as a legal person. A corporation can be sued and it
can also sue others in the court of law.A corporation comes into existence with its incorporation
documents such as Memorandum of Understanding, Articles of Associations, Delegation of
Powers etc. These documents required for giving birth to the corporation varies from state to
state, nation to nation, lews of the land under whose jurisdiction it falls. The main advantage of a
corporation is to give limited liability to its owners who are called share holders and its business
activities are conducted by the professionals having required qualifications and skills. Just like its
birth, its death is not related to that of its share holders (owners).
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Forms of Business Ownership
Which is the right one for your business?
One of the first executive decisions you’ll make for your new business is choosing the
type of legal organization that’s best for you. The choice you make is important
because it will determine what your business can and cannot do, what will happen if
someone sues you, and how both you and your business are taxed. There are
basically four ways to organize a business. Listed from the simplest to sophisticated,
they are:
• Sole Proprietorship
• Partnership
• Corporation
• Limited Liability Company
SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP
√ Is a business with one owner and the most common type of organization.
√ Is not separate from the owner, but merely a different name with which the
owner represents to the public. The owner and the business are inseparable.
√ Is easy to form and operate.
√ Is more affordable since no legal documents need to be filed in most cases. All
you have to do is get a business license and start operations.
√ Is a “pass-through” entity. All income and expenses pass-through to, and are
filed as, part of the owner’s personal tax return. When there is a business loss,
the owner will enjoy a deduction to off-set personal income.
√ If the business makes a profit, it will increase the owner’s income by that amount
and the owner is responsible for any taxes due.
√ Whoever sues the business actually sues the owner. The owner’s personal
exposure is unlimited. His personal assets can be taken to pay company
obligations.
PARTNERSHIP
√ Has two or more owners. The details of the arrangement between the partners
are outlined in a written document called a partnership agreement.
√ Is not a separate legal entity from its owners. However, the partnership can hold
property and incur debt in its name.
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√ Is a pass-through entity and does not pay its own income tax but files an
informational tax return with the IRS (Form 1065). The pro-rata share of its
income and expenses are shown on each partner’s personal return, and any
taxes due are paid by the partners.
√ Has the same advantages and disadvantages as the sole proprietorship but with
an additional drawback. A partner can be held liable for the acts of the other
partners, increasing personal liability.
CORPORATION
√ Is essentially an “artificial person” created and operated with the permission of
the state where it is incorporated. It is a person but only “on paper”.
√ Is brought to life as a regular C corporation, by filing a form with a state, known
as articles of incorporation.
√
√ Must have at least one stockholder. Some states require two or more.
√ Actually owns and operates the business on behalf of the shareholder, under the
shareholder’s total control.
√
√ Protects the owners by absorbing the liability if something goes wrong. When
debt is incurred in the company name, owners are not personally liable and their
assets cannot be taken to settle company obligations.
√ Allows owners to hire themselves as employees and then participate in company
funded employee plans like medical insurance.
√ Lawsuits can be brought against the company instead of the owners.
S CORPORATION
√ Is the same as any other business corporation with one important difference- the
IRS allows it to be taxed like a partnership, a pass-through entity.
√ Being an S corporation is a tax matter only, elected by filing IRS form 2553.
√ In the initial years the losses of the S corporation help to offset the personal
income of the owners. It can revert back to C corporation status when financial
advisors to the corporation recommend it is best to do so.
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES (LLCs)
√ Is the newest form of business organization. It is a hybrid entity that combines
favorable aspects of the corporation and partnership.
√ Features the pass-through taxation of the partnership, and limited liability of the
corporation.
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√ Is like an S corporation without the 100 shareholder limitation. In addition,
profits do not have to be distributed according to relative ownership interest.
√ The law regarding LLCs is still evolving.
So which is the best?
Well, considering that sole proprietorships and partnerships don’t offer limited
liability protection, the race appears to be between corporations and LLCs for which
the only difference is how they are taxed and how they affect their owners’ personal
taxes. Between these two, the corporation offers more tax planning options with the
ability to file as either as S corporation or a C corporation.
To decide what type of business entity is best for you, refer to the attached
chart.
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BUSINESS ENTITY COMPARISON CHART
Details Sole
Proprietorship
General
Partnership
C Corporation S Corporation Limited Liability
Company (LLC)
Business
Formation
City tax license
may be required.
No state filing
required.
No State filing
required. An
Agreement between
two or more
parties. Partnership
agreement should
be created.
Required to file
formation documents
with the State filing
agency. Most states
require annual meetings
and bylaws.
Same as C
corporation. Must
elect S status
through the IRS,
additional filing
required.
Required to file
formation document
with the State filing
agency. Most states
require an Operating
Agreement.
Number of owners Only one sole
proprietor
Minimum two general
partners
Most states allow one
person corporations;
some require two to
serve as officers.
Same as C corp. but
no more than 100
members/
Shareholders
permitted.
Most states allow
single member LLCs
but some require 2
or more
Raising Capital Owner typically
contributes all
funds.
Partners contribute
capital. More capital can
be raised by adding new
partners.
Sell stock to raise
capital.
Sell stock to raise
capital.
Some operating
agreements allow
interest to be sold.
Length of
existence
Terminated if
business ceases or
upon owner’s death
Dissolves upon
partner’s death or
withdrawal, unless
stated in the
partnership agreement.
Perpetual as a separate
legal entity
Perpetual as a
separate legal
entity.
Perpetual as a
separate legal entity.
Operational
Requirements
Relatively few legal
requirements.
Relatively few legal
requirements.
Board of Directors,
officers, annual
meetings, and annual
reporting required.
Board of Directors,
officers, annual
meetings, and
annual reporting
required.
Some formal
requirements but
less formal than
corporations.
Management Sole Proprietor has
full control of
management and
operations.
Typically each partner
has an equal voice,
unless otherwise
arranged.
Managed by directors,
who are elected by the
shareholders.
Managed by the
directors, who are
elected by the
shareholders.
Members have an
operating agreement
that outlines
management.
Liability Unlimited liability. Unlimited liability.
A partner can be held
liable for the acts of the
other partners,
increasing personal
liability
Shareholders are
typically not personally
liable for the debts of
the Corporation
Shareholders are
typically not
personally liable for
the debts of the
Corporation.
Members are not
typically liable for
the debts of the LLC
Taxation Taxed once. Owner
is responsible for
any taxes due.
Taxed once.
Partners are responsible
for any taxes due.
Double; both the
corporation and
shareholders are taxed.
Taxed once. Owners
responsible for any
taxes due.
Taxed once. Owners
responsible for any
taxes due.
Pass through
taxation for
income & loss
Yes. Profits
increase owner’s
personal taxes.
Yes. Profits increase
owner’s personal taxes.
No Yes. Profits increase
owners’ personal
taxes.
Yes. Profits increase
owners’ personal
taxes.
Interest
transferability
No unless business
is sold to another
party.
No. Shares of stock are
easily transferred.
Yes. Some IRS
regulations on stock
ownership.
Depends on
operating
agreement.
Dissolution Easiest. Easy. Most complex. Most complex. Complex.
Best suited for Single owner
business. Taxes or
product liability not
a concern.
Business with partners.
Taxes or product
liability are not a
concern.
Single or multiple owner
business.
Owners need company
funded fringe benefits
and liability protection.
Same as C
corporation.
Single or multiple
owner business.
Owners need limited
liability but want to
be taxed as
partnership.
Example Mom & Pop Ice
cream Shop.
Land Developer. Software company. Print shop, Pizza
parlor, Interior
Design.
Real Estate
Investment, Motion
Picture.