Mizake
Trakanon Raider
When do you think I should make what I'm doing a project of an official "company" - I have the name and logo, but I'm thinking instead of worrying about locking all that in and spending capital I don't have, just have all of that unofficial until the funds do come and if somehow it gets taken, shrug and come up with another name.
This should definitely be done before you acquire any funds for your project via KS or other means. It is in your best interest to make a clean money trail for the IRS. If you take in the money as an individual, only later to form a S-Corp, LLC, or whatever, and then transfer money, this will be flagged as an attempt to avoid taxes and you will have a higher chance of being audited.
If you want to save money upfront just form an LLC with as little help as possible, although I would advise the use of a lawyer or accountant. Just get the company registered, worry about the Articles of Incorporation and the paperwork later on once you get the ball rolling, all of that can be back-dated.
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