Business setup worksheet
A printable from Business Setup Choice. Fill it in by hand. Nothing you write is collected by this website.
Business setup worksheet
My work
- What I sell or do: ______________________
- What I expect to earn in a year: $__________
- Ways a customer could get hurt or lose money because of my work: ______________________
Who is in it
- Just me
- Me and a partner or family member
- A group that wants to own it together
Costs I can carry
- I can pay $800 every year for an LLC, even in a slow year
- I can pay for insurance
- I can keep a separate bank account
What I learned
- My city's business license rules: ______________________
- Do I need a Fictitious Business Name? Yes / No
- Permits from CalGOLD: ______________________
My choice for now: Sole owner / LLC / Worker cooperative
Questions for a tax professional: ______________________
Questions for an immigration attorney: ______________________
Do not write your ITIN, Social Security number or immigration status on this sheet.
From Business Setup Choice. Facts checked October 21, 2026. Free information, not legal or medical advice.