📕 Volume 2 · Formation & Legal
How to make your claw machine business real and legal. Everything explained for someone who has never started a company.
What this volume covers
You can't open a shop without forming a legal entity, getting the right licenses, and carrying insurance. This volume covers all three, one plain-English step at a time. The goal is to know the right questions to ask and feel confident walking into your local business office or calling a CPA.
Chapters
Chapter 1 · LLC vs Sole Prop vs S-Corp
Which legal structure fits a single-owner claw shop, with the real tradeoffs in plain English.
Pick your structureChapter 2 · Forming the Business
Steps to register, get an EIN, and open a business bank account.
Make it officialChapter 3 · Permits & Licenses
Business license, arcade/vending permits, and the sales tax permit you'll need.
What the city wantsChapter 4 · Insurance
General liability and what an arcade truly needs to protect you and your equipment.
Protect the businessLegal and permit rules vary by city, county, and state — and they change. This volume tells you what to look for and ask. Always confirm the exact requirements with your local business office and a professional before you assume anything.