Most YouTubers probably default to connecting their Adsense account to their social security number and running their channel as a sole proprietor. While this may certainly be the easiest way to do earn money from YouTube, setting up a single member LLC has other advantages that you should consider, especially if you intend to run your channel like a business. Ryan Ippolito, a CPA, shares some of the pros and cons of running your YouTube channel as a sole proprietor vs. an LLC.
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Our son is 15. If he gets an LLC can he sign up for adsense? We live in Florida right now BUT we will be traveling or moving from state to state. Does he set up his LLC here? What if we move often? Thank you.
What will be the oraganizational structure if I would like to operate a YouTube channel as partnership.
Hey Gemma,
Thanks for this great article! Clear and succinct, straight-talking info.
I was in the same boat couple of years back. I went my first few years in business as a sole proprietor. Then switched to an LLC once I was sure I was going to stick with it.