# Resources

## Guides

Resources to help you understand independent employment — from entity setup to benefits selection.

### Entity Creation
- [Guide: Why set up an entity →](/content/resources/guides/guide/why-set-up-an-entity/index.html)
- [Article: Sole Proprietor vs. LLC →](/content/resources/blog/entity/understanding-the-differences-sole-proprietor-vs-llc/index.html)
- [Guide: How to create your S-Corp →](/content/resources/guides/guide/how-to-create-your-s-corp/index.html)
- [Video: From freelancing to owning your business →](/content/resources/guides/video/from-freelancing-to-owning-your-business/index.html)

### Payroll
- [Graphic: How ABC Design gets paid with Opolis →](/content/resources/guides/graphic/how-abc-design-gets-paid-with-opolis/index.html)
- [Graphic: How Jen gets a paycheck with Opolis →](/content/resources/guides/graphic/how-jen-gets-a-paycheck-with-opolis/index.html)
- [Guide: How Opolis works — overview →](/content/resources/guides/guide/how-opolis-works-overview/index.html)
- [Guide: Minimum earnings requirements by state →](/content/resources/guides/guide/minimum-earnings-requirements-by-state/index.html)

### Benefits
- [Video: Freelancer benefits: making the right choice →](/content/resources/guides/video/freelancer-benefits-making-the-right-choice/index.html)
- [Guide: HSA vs. FSA →](/content/resources/guides/guide/hsa-vs-fsa/index.html)
- [Guide: Intro to medical plans →](/content/resources/guides/guide/intro-to-medical-plans/index.html)

### Taxes
- [Graphic: Tax return checklist →](/content/resources/guides/graphic/tax-return-checklist/index.html)
- [Guide: Understanding self-employment taxes →](/content/resources/blog/taxes/understanding-self-employment-taxes-a-comprehensive-guide/index.html)

### Cooperative & Rewards
- [Guide: Simple $WORK FAQ — a guide to Opolis rewards →](/content/resources/guides/guide/simple-work-faq-a-guide-to-opolis-rewards/index.html)
- [Whitepaper: Opolis Off-White Paper: The Manifesto for Opolis' Vision →](/content/resources/guides/whitepaper/opolis-off-white-paper-the-manifesto-for-opolis-vision/index.html)
- [Whitepaper: $WORK Whitepaper: The Opolis Economic & Rewards Model →](/content/resources/guides/whitepaper/work-whitepaper-the-opolis-economic-rewards-model/index.html)
- [Whitepaper: Navigating DAO Legality: LCAs as a Legal Framework →](/content/resources/guides/whitepaper/navigating-dao-legality-lcas-as-a-legal-framework/index.html)

## Now you know. Ready to join?
Everything you need to make a confident decision is here. The Co-op is $97 to start.

- [Join the Co-op →](https://commons.opolis.co/community/signup)