Starting a Game Design and Writing "Company or LLC"

[SethA]

Okay so im 15 and know a few buddies of mine they live across the states and i want to like have a business name for say just an example at randomness "L.O.L Gaming" now that may already be a business name and such... But here's my question can i be 15 and actually own a business? if so what are the steps to starting one, and what i would need to do, Copyrighting, Starting it, Licenses and stuff like that. If anyone can explain just a little bit on how to get started and such or if i am even allowed at 15 to copyright, trademark or start an LLC and who would i need to contact an estimated funds ammount for how much i would need to pay for everything, i have the money and such just need some details. Thanks to anyone who reply's!
also i know we would have to copyright our game designs, code, dialogue and such i believe so some steps or someone to contact and talk about it would also be greatly appreciated!
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? - U.S.A Clarion, Pa.

 

[racer72]

At 15, you cannot legally own a business. And based upon the questions you asked, you are far from ready to start a business. If you want to start a business that will be successful, go out and learn about the business inside and out. Work in it for a while. Take the necessary classes to learn the legal aspects of running a business. There is absolutely no way anyone on the internet can teach you everything you need to know. When you can answer your questions without the help of a bunch of strangers on the internet. you might be ready to start a business. Go forth and learn, learn, learn. Then consider starting your business.

 

[SethA]

At 15, you cannot legally own a business. And based upon the questions you asked, you are far from ready to start a business. If you want to start a business that will be successful, go out and learn about the business inside and out. Work in it for a while. Take the necessary classes to learn the legal aspects of running a business. There is absolutely no way anyone on the internet can teach you everything you need to know. When you can answer your questions without the help of a bunch of strangers on the internet. you might be ready to start a business. Go forth and learn, learn, learn. Then consider starting your business.

Thanks i will do and should i read books on legal/business or should i go take a class?

 

[FlyingRon]

You can (and actually already have) copyright on your creations.
You get trademark rights from using these in commerce.
You can even obtain registration as a minor.
You can own stock in a corporation but you can not form one yourself.
Note that it is very difficult for a minor to transfer property (shares in the corporation, copyrights, trademarks, patents) by themselves.
A guardian is almost always necessary to be appointed for these purposes.

You can not put the things that indicate a corporation (that would include the words or abbreviations for such: Company, Incorporated, Limited, LC, LLC, etc...)
without actually being a corporate entity (other than "and Company").

 

[SethA]

You can (and actually already have) copyright on your creations.
You get trademark rights from using these in commerce.
You can even obtain registration as a minor.
You can own stock in a corporation but you can not form one yourself.
Note that it is very difficult for a minor to transfer property (shares in the corporation, copyrights, trademarks, patents) by themselves.
A guardian is almost always necessary to be appointed for these purposes.

You can not put the things that indicate a corporation (that would include the words or abbreviations for such: Company, Incorporated, Limited, LC, LLC, etc...)
without actually being a corporate entity (other than "and Company").

Alrighty thanks again for the info i'll read up the next couple years and will continue from there!