How to Start a Photography Business In New Hampshire

How to Start a Photography Business In New Hampshire

Here is how to start a photography business in New Hampshire.
Here is a resource from the state of New Hampshire that will help you get your photography business started: New Hampshire Business QuickStart

1. Register your photography business name.

Find out more about registering your business name here: NH Business Name Lookup

If you need help choosing a business name: How To Choose A Photography Business Name

2. Select a business structure.

Sole-proprietor, LLC, Partnership, Corporation, etc.  Find out more here: Business Structure

3.  Register your photography business.

You can find out more about registering your new business with the state of New Hampshire here: New Hampshire Business QuickStart

4. Open a Business Checking Account.

You will need to open a separate bank account for your photography business with your new business name.

5. Taxes.

You may want to have an accountant do the work.   Be sure to research sales tax requirements.  More information about taxes here: http://revenue.nh.gov/businesses/index.htm and http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Starting-a-Business .

6.  Get Liability Insurance.

You way want to consider liability insurance to help in case of a photography-related catastrophe.

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