From Side Hustle to LLC: Your First 5 Steps

That side hustle making real money? It is time to make it a real business.

Formalizing protects your personal assets, builds credibility, and opens doors to credit and contracts. Here is the path.

The five steps

• Pick a structure — an LLC is the most common starting point for separating you from the business.

• Register the LLC with your state and get your Articles of Organization.

• Get an EIN from the IRS (free) — your business tax ID.

• Open a business bank account — never mix personal and business money.

• Track income and expenses from day one — your future self (and your accountant) will thank you.

The day you separate your business from yourself is the day it becomes real.

Un LLC protege tus bienes personales y le da seriedad a tu negocio.

Educational content, not financial advice. Talk to a licensed professional about your situation.