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Every dollar you earn outside a W-2 is taxed differently depending on what entity it lands in. By Week 4 you know which one you need and have the formation already in motion.
Sole prop = simple but personally exposed. LLC = liability shield, taxed as sole prop by default. S-Corp election = self-employment tax savings if profit > ~$50K. Real talk: most creators should form an LLC in Week 4 and elect S-Corp later. We walk you through the decision tree without the YouTube-grift framing.
Decide your entity. Form a Wyoming or Delaware LLC if you're operating online and want privacy/protection. File articles online (Wyoming SOS = $25 fee, instant). Apply for EIN at IRS.gov (free, 10 minutes). You walk into Week 5 with an actual legal entity.
Format: PDF of state filing receipt + IRS EIN letter
Once Cohort 1 starts, your member dashboard accepts file uploads against this artifact slot. Until then, save the file locally and email it to cohort@culturesilicon.com with subject line Pre-Cohort W4 · LLC Articles + EIN Confirmation.
“Why are you operating in your own name today? What lawsuit clause shielded by an LLC are you currently exposed to?”
Bring your answer to Cohort 1, Day 1. We open with everyone's 12 prompts.
The doctrinal spine. The choice between renting your hours and selling rights to your mind.
When you walk into a room, you're either signing a W-9 or licensing your thoughts. We teach you to do the second.
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