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Business formation choosing the right structure

Deciding on the right legal structure is critical for any business. This session will guide you through the options—LLC, 501(c)(3), corporation, and more. Understand the implications for liability, taxes, and fundraising so you can make an informed decision tailored to your venture’s goals.

About the event:

  • Building a business? Ever wish you could speak to and learn directly from subject matter experts (while never leaving your couch)? Join host Andy Lee from the University of Minnesota's Technology Commercialization office each Wednesday for this exciting and casual AMA ('ask me anything') style series on business building fundamentals. Check out all of the talks here: https://www.crowdcast.io/@techcomm

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Business formation choosing the right structure

Date

April 09, 2025

Time

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Online

Presented by

UMN Tech Comm

Cost

no-cost

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