I told myself I would set up an LLC as soon as it had some practical benefit to me, and five years later... I don't mean that to be flippant. I can see many g

I told myself I would set up an LLC as soon as it had some practical benefit to me, and five years later... I don't mean that to be flippant. I can see many good arguments for it, including the ones you list, but in my specific circumstances (no clients to invoice, clear line between personal and business expenses) it has been simpler to remain a sole proprietor. That said, what I wanted to stress was the idea of not taking outside funding, however you choose to structure things.