Research Guides: Start Your Own Business: Legal Information

Business Structure

Choose Your Business Structure
The business structure you choose will have legal and tax implications. Learn about the different types of business structures and find the one best suited for your business.
How to Start an LLC in Michigan
A free guide on starting an LLC in the state of Michigan with links to state agencies and FAQs.

Legal Information Source This link opens in a new window
This database is an online database designed to assist the general public in legal matters of all kinds. It includes exclusive full text for many top consumer legal reference books, as well as thousands of legal forms.

Nolo Legal Encyclopedia
Thousands of free articles on everyday legal topics. Our articles are accurate, up to date, and written in plain English.

Small Business Source This link opens in a new window
Small Business Reference Center offers exclusive full text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as tools to address many small business topics. It includes business videos, a help and advice section and details on how to create business plans.

LARA - Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Find resources on workers comp, construction codes, professional licensing, liquor control, and more.
Michigan License Search
To find out if your new venture could require a state license, use this license search tool to see if you need a license or permit.

Business Names Instruction Document - Washtenaw County
'Doing Business As' documents are filed at the county level in Michigan.
City of Ann Arbor - Peddler/Solicitor License
Persons wishing to solicit and/or peddle in Ann Arbor must first obtain a license from the City of Ann Arbor. Application packets are available from the Community Services Permit Desk.
City of Ypsilanti - Peddler/Solicitor License
The City Clerk's office issues licenses for Peddling and Soliciting

Every Landlord's Guide to Managing Property by Michael Boyer
Call Number: HD 1394 .B69 2023
ISBN: 9781413330953
Publication Date: 2023-05-30
Nolo's Quick LLC by Attorney Anthony Mancuso (Contribution by)
Call Number: KF 1380 .M363 2023
ISBN: 9781413330526
Publication Date: 2023-02-28
Tax Savvy for Small Business by Frederick W. Daily
Call Number: KF 6491 .D35 2021
ISBN: 9781413328165
Publication Date: 2021-01-26
The Employer's Legal Handbook by Attorney, Fred S Steingold
Call Number: KF3455 .S737 2021
Legal Forms for Starting and Running a Small Business by Fred S. Steingold
Call Number: KF1659 .A65 S74 2020
Nolo's Encyclopedia of Everyday Law by Shae Irving; Nolo Editors
Call Number: KF 387 .N65 2020
ISBN: 9781413327748
Publication Date: 2020-04-28
Incorporate Your Business by Anthony Mancuso
Call Number: KF1420.Z9 M36 2019
The Women's Small Business Start-Up Kit by Peri Pakroo
Call Number: HD6053 .P35 2014