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Q. What should I do before choosing a name for my enterprise?
Q. If I start a partnership, should we sign a written agreement?
Q. Do I have to pay individual taxes on business income if I incorporate?
Q. How should I hire new employees?
Q. Do the Federal Equal Employment Laws ban discrimination?
Q. Are employees who receive tips still eligible for the minimum wage?
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Q: If I start a partnership, should we sign a written agreement?

A: Under most state laws, a partnership does not require a written agreement. It is always a good idea, however, to get details about management and other potential points of disagreement in writing. Often, states have default rules to govern partnerships that do not have a written agreement.

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