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For more information, contact City of South Bend Business License Administrator, Michelle Adams | madams@southbendin.gov | 574.235.5912 | 5 <br />RESOURCE GUIDE <br />BUSINESS STRUCTURE <br />The first decision you must make is what type of business organizational structure will best meet your <br />goals. The organizational structure of a business entity will determine what must be done to officially <br />“form” the entity, how taxes are paid, and many other details that affect its day-to-day operation. <br />There are financial and legal advantages and disadvantages to each type of business organization. Anyone <br />unsure of which structure will be best should go to: in.gov <br />CHOOSE A NAME <br />Before selecting a business name, make sure no <br />one else is using it. <br />Search the Indiana Secretary of State website at: <br />in.gov/sos <br />Search internet domain names at: <br />who.is <br />If applicable, search the United States Patent and <br />Trademark office at: <br />uspto.gov <br />Name Availability Line at 317.234.9768 <br />CHOOSE & REGISTER YOUR ENTITY TYPE <br />FORMAL BUSINESS ENTITIES <br />The following formal business entities require <br />the filing of organizational documents with <br />the Corporations Division of the Secretary of <br />State: Corporation, S-Corporation, Limited <br />Liability Company, Nonprofit Corporation, <br />Limited Partnership, and Limited Liability <br />Partnership. <br />All filings and reports for formal business <br />entities should be sent to: <br />INDIANA SECRETARY OF STATE <br />Business Service Division <br />302 West Washington Street, Room E018 <br />Indianapolis, IN 46204 <br /> 317.234.9768 <br />inbiz.in.gov