Introduction. Why choosing a business structure is important
Success factors
Overview of structures
Key factors to consider
Tribal government entities. Unincorporated agencies, divisions and instrumentalities
Political subdivision of tribal government
Tribal corporations. Tribally-chartered corporations
Section 17 corporation-Federal law corporation
State law entities. State law corporations
Subchapter S corporations
State-law limited liability companies
Advantages and disadvantages of state-law business entities
Joint venture entities. Limited liability companies
General partnerships and limited partnerships
Considerations common to LLCs and LPs
Evaluating your options. Comparison of each form
Key factors to consider
Chart: structures at a glance
Appendix A. Sovereign immunity factors in recent judicial decisions
Appendix B. Key steps to protect the corporate veil and to limit liability.