How to register online business with ad revenue business model?

Hi!
I am starting a website where I post random questions and people answer them. I want to make money through ad revenue and eventually add an online store that sells t-shirts through Cafepress.com. (Cafepress allows you to create an online store by just uploading your design and they will print it on the t-shirt and ship it out for you.) Do I need to register this as a formal business? If so, what kind of business..(LLC)? How do I go about it? I live in Maryland.
Thanks!
I am starting a website where I post random questions and people answer them. I want to make money through ad revenue and eventually add an online store that sells t-shirts through Cafepress.com. (Cafepress allows you to create an online store by just uploading your design and they will print it on the t-shirt and ship it out for you.) Do I need to register this as a formal business? If so, what kind of business..(LLC)? How do I go about it? I live in Maryland.
Thanks!
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As for what type of business to form? It is a toss up between an S-Corp and an LLC. There really isn`t much of a difference between the benefits of the two. Some would argue that an LLC would be better if there is more than one owner.
I work for an attorney who specializes in web based businesses. He offers a free 1/2 hour consultation and can answer any questions you may have as well as assist you if needed in continuing your business (for a fee of course).
Here is his website: www.informationlaw.com
His name is Daniel A. Pepper, Esq.
Give me a call at the office and I can set you up with that free consultation, we do consults over the phone, too.
908.698.0330
Good Luck!
Lisa