Great work on choosing your legal structure! Now let's tackle the next crucial step: making your tech startup official with the government.

Think of this as getting your startup its "birth certificate" - official documentation that proves it exists and can attract investors.

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What do you think happens if you start building your tech product without proper registration?

Business registration means telling the government "Hey, I'm launching a startup!" It's like creating your profile on LinkedIn - you need to do it properly to be taken seriously.

This process creates your startup's official identity and keeps you compliant while you scale.

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What do you think causes investors to pass on some promising startups?

Every tech startup needs four essential elements to operate as a legitimate business entity: a registered business name, a matching domain name, a tax ID number, and a startup-friendly bank account.

These four work together like the legs of a chair - you need all four for stability and investor confidence.

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Which of these four sounds most challenging for your startup right now?

Your business name registration (called a "DBA" - Doing Business As) tells your state who you are. It's like claiming your GitHub username - first come, first served.

For tech startups, consider Delaware incorporation even early on, as it's preferred by VCs and makes future fundraising smoother.

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What startup name have you been considering, or are you still brainstorming?

Your domain name is your startup's digital real estate. Register your .com domain immediately after choosing your name - great domains disappear fast in the tech world.

This becomes your website, email domain, and brand identity across all platforms.

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