Exactly. The next and easiest 'upgrade' from sole proprietor for most people is likely an LLC. As a sole proprietor, your personal assets are at risk in the e

Exactly. The next and easiest 'upgrade' from sole proprietor for most people is likely an LLC. As a sole proprietor, your personal assets are at risk in the event of a lawsuit or class action and such. Incorporating in some fashion will protect your personal assets in such an event and is arguably a more direct upgrade from sole proprietor tax-wise. It's only your call when to 'upgrade' if ever, but the answer is generally somewhere between 'getting traction' and 'getting sued', with the real kicker that you obviously can't incorporate after getting sued so, y'know, there's that.