Legal Issues In Starting a New Business

This seminar will explain the different types of business structures available in Washington State.  It will cover the pros and cons of filing your entity in Washington versus another state, the pros and cons of each entity type, and the steps of opening your business: including obtaining your EIN, Articles, and business licenses; as well as creating an operating agreement or bylaws.  Other topics to be covered include independent contractors versus employees, applicable state agencies for registration, and more.  This presentation is focused on for profit businesses in Washington State.  

This workshop will be taught by Autumn T. Johnson of SoundLaw

 "Autumn T. Johnson is the founder and chief legal officer of SoundLaw, a boutique law firm in Seattle that partners with small businesses, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits to help them get established, grow, and succeed.  She can be reached at SoundLawOffice.com."