I am 15, almost 16 in the US. What will I need to be "legal" with my business?

I have an adult who's going to handle most of the paperwork, but I am not too sure what all needs to be done. Any help? Thanks!

I would recommend you incorporate your business, *remember: you will be required to file tax returns*

What state are you in exactly? that also helps

I would recommend you incorporate your business, *remember: you will be required to file tax returns*

What state are you in exactly? that also helps

"I am in the state of Arkansas". I have the basic necessities to get going, such as the reseller plan, client & billing, etc.

I would recommend incorporating. Arkansas doesn't really have good tax advantages.

I would recommend Nevada, Delaware or Wyoming.

Okay...I'm going to move!!! What exactly do you mean by incorporating?

haha well you can incorporate your business in another state without moving, its hard to explain in depth here, id be glad to help you out though with pointing you out in the right direction.

Honestly, I think I'd suggest that you wait and spend time getting a good education. Starting and running a host [the right way] is a lot of work and requires a ton of time. Ask yourself these questions. Do I have the money to fund the venture for several (or more) months? How do I plan on doing support while I'm at school? Why do I want to start a host, if money is your #1 reason then this probably isn't the best thing to do at your age. If at the end of the day you decide that you still want to be a host, then the best thing I can recommend is be careful. Here in the US, if something legal happens it will be your parents that are held responsible.

I agree, do a little bit more research before jumping into it. However, if you still want to proceed, i would recommend doing a LLC. It will not fall back on you if the business fails.

you can read on nono.com and legalzoom