[consulting] Setting Up as an Independent Contractor

[Sam Cohen]

I think in the US -- but not sure -- if you operate under your own name (Lee
Consulting) you don't have to formally register as a business.  You can use
your own social and you would be a sole proprietor.  (however, there might
be local requirements, such as getting a business license from your city,
county, etc)

If you operate under another name, you generally need to register.  Probably
the best advice I can give if you are going to do it full time is to get a
CPA who understands and advises you to file taxes as an S corp.  This can
save you thousands of dollars a year which can easily make up for the cost
of an accountant.

Sam

On Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 11:00 AM, Steve Kessler
<skessler at denverdataman.com>wrote:

>  Becoming an independent contractor has lots of legal implications on both
> the state and federal level in the United States if that is where you are.
> It is probably best that you consult your jurisdiction about what they
> require. Colorado for example does business registrations through the
> Secretary of State office. An attorney and tax accountant are good resources
> in this process. I know this is not an answer with real answers but
> hopefully this will give you an idea where to look….oh ya and my attorney
> requires me to say that I am not an attorney and this is not legal advice.
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> -Steve
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> *From:* George Lee [mailto:georgeleejr617 at gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Sunday, March 28, 2010 8:22 AM
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> *Subject:* [consulting] Setting Up as an Independent Contractor
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> Hello,
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> Also do folks have information on what steps to take to be an independent
> contractor? Want to make sure I'm follow the right procedures.
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> Peace, community, justice,
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