[Chicago] Incorporating, etc.?

[Garrett Smith]

Ack for FreshBooks -- it's an excellent service.

As for incorporation, I can only say a) use a self-service online
provider and b) spend as little money as possible.

Very interesting about Chicago mafia and business license shakedowns.
Glad to hear the city isn't resting on its laurels,

As for an accountant, I can recommend someone I've worked with for a
number of years. He's very low maintenance. Ping me off list if
interested.

On Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 4:40 PM, Chad Glendenin <chad at glendenin.com> wrote:
> For the incorporation part, I've been pretty happy with Harvard Business
> Services (no relation to the university). They incorporated my LLC in
> Delaware and serve as my registered agent in Delaware. I also had to
> foreign-qualify the LLC with the Illinois Secretary of State (because I'm
> physically here and do business here), but that was just a matter of filling
> out a form and sending a $500 money order down-state.
>
> I think you also need a business license in Chicago. Occasionally the city
> will send somebody into the co-working spaces to shake everybody down for
> those licenses.
>
> I'd suggest asking around for recommendations on a good accountant, meet a
> couple of them, and choose one that you feel comfortable with. A good
> accountant will save you a lot of time and trouble and can explain the
> different options and trade-offs (LLC vs. C-Corp, etc.).
>
> Oh, and FreshBooks has always worked well for me for invoicing on both side
> of the equation (as a contractor and as somebody hiring a contractor).
>
>
>
> Peter Fein wrote:
>>
>> Hi all-
>>
>> Looking for some advice/a howto on setting up a solo dev consulting
>> shop - getting a lot of inquiries, but my sense is that it's easier
>> for clients to pay corp-to-corp instead of a W2/1099. Need direction
>> on logistics - incorporation, billing, taxes, etc.. If anyone's got a
>> book/account/lawyer to recommend, I'd be grateful. Or if you just want
>> sit down for an hour and explain it to me, I'll make it worth your
>> while...
>>
>> --Pete
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