Business & Work

Explains taxes as the sole proprietor of a business or filing a business partnership.

Steps to becoming an LLC, from filing Articles of Incorporation to laws that you must follow.

Steps to incorporate your business from filing Articles of Incorporation to becoming an S corporation.

Learn about work schedule rights under Chicago's Fair Workweek Ordinance, including who’s covered and what protections they get.

Outlines the requirements and process to apply for a license to do child care in your home.

Learn about the licenses and permits your business may need to operate.

Explains child care or day care licensing in Illinois based on the number of children you are taking care of.

Explain a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) and how to get one.

Explains how to make sure someone else is not already using the name you want to use for your new business.

File for an ID number from the state and federal government for a business.

Step-by-step guide on how to write contracts for leases, business partnerships, and employment contracts.

Details maintaining a separate bank account for your own small business.

Attorney resource for business bankruptcy including rules, alternatives, and representing secured and unsecured creditors. 2022 edition.

A lawyer resource that provides guidance on advising clients about forming and operating an S corporation, including considerations in choosing S corporation status and maintaining an S corporation.

A lawyer resource on environmental law in corporate and real estate transactions, including lender liability, landlord-tenant issues, insurance coverage, and bankruptcy.

A lawyer resource that focuses on the basic legal issues that should be discussed with a client starting a small business.

A lawyer resource on commercial landlord-tenant law covering leases, subleases, landlord and tenant duties, mechanics liens, mortgages, and eminent domain.

A lawyer resource on auditing employment practices, offering guidance on employee hiring, management, termination, and workplace policy compliance.

A lawyer resource on forming and managing business partnerships, including information about general and limited partnerships in Illinois and partnership agreements.

A lawyer resource on disputes involving closely held companies, including governance issues, personal liability, minority stakeholder rights, fiduciary duties, and ethical issues.

A lawyer resource on commercial and professional liability insurance, addressing coverages, claims-made issues, intentional act exclusion, and exclusion by risk.

A lawyer resource on labor and employment issues in transactions and restructuring, covering workforce reductions, bankruptcy, due diligence, and employee benefits considerations.

A lawyer resource that provides guidance on advising clients about forming and operating limited liability companies, including key legal, organizational, and tax considerations.

A lawyer resource on environmental law in Illinois corporate and real estate transactions, including state and federal liability, Illinois environmental forums, and the Site Remediation Program.

A lawyer resource on mergers and acquisitions law, providing guidance on the full lifecycle of a transaction with practical tools and forms for each stage.

A lawyer resource on business law issues, including securities regulation, distribution agreements, franchising considerations, and other operational matters.