Create an LLC Get a forwarding number now (google voice, twilo, etc) File for a business checking account File your taxes as an S Corp (there is a form with

Create an LLC Get a forwarding number now (google voice, twilo, etc) File for a business checking account File your taxes as an S Corp (there is a form with the IRS, you only have a certain number of days after you start doing business to do this). California is expensive to do an LLC. Nevada, Delaware and Georgia are much less so. Here is an old blog I did about when I setup the company I now do product development through (although I work with other people, you sound like you're going solo). It goes through the steps of setting up your business, etc (but is slanted heavily towards Georgia): http://www.rowdylabs.com/blogs/pitchtothegods/archives/2006_10_01_pitchtothegods_archive.html http://www.rowdylabs.com/blogs/pitchtothegods/archives/2006_... I suggest Google Checkout/Zoho Invoice for invoicing. I suggest cash method of accounting (accrual method is a LOT of paperwork and its a pain to switch to cash later, but not hard to switch to accrual later).