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Why Set Up a Business Entity When Buying a Business?

* From  Date: Monday, February 26 2007

When you buy a business, never put contracts, loan agreements, or the lease in your name. You need to set up a corporation or LLC to buy the business, since you don't want to subject your personal assets to the risks of the business.

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