Sunday, December 21, 2014

Please help me with the legal aspects of an online shop smallbusiness


I would like to start an online shop where I sell kits to create scientific projects. For example, I am planning a ~$40 kit to make your own refrigerator using a Peltier TEC. I am fairly knowledgeable in business, marketing, and making things and I can use several hundred dollars to get started.


The actual business operation should not be an issue for me, but I am not so sure about the legal aspects.




  • Would lawsuits/patents be a major concern?




  • Should I get an LLC or S-Corp in case of lawsuit or accidental patent infringement or just stick with a sole proprietorship?




  • Should I bother with a trademark?




  • I am 17, so should I be a worker under a parent (technically/legally)?




  • How hard would it be to file taxes? Would it make sense to hire an accountant for a few hours?




Any help is greatly appreciated.







Submitted December 22, 2014 at 01:52AM by science_startup_help http://ift.tt/1AUDqtc smallbusiness

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