Creator Business Checklists

Start right.
Every step, in order.

Five paths. Every one covers the business foundation: LLC, banking, taxes, and content protection. The paths split on platforms and compliance. Pick yours and work through it.

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Adult Content Creators — Required Reading
18 U.S.C. § 2257 Compliance
Federal law requires producers of explicit content to keep age verification records for every performer. Non-compliance is a felony. Most platforms won't warn you. This guide covers who it applies to, what records you need, and where to store them.
Read the 2257 Compliance Guide →
Choose Your Path
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Adult Content
Adult Content Creator
OnlyFans, Fansly, ManyVids, cam sites, independent sites. Subscription-based or pay-per-view content. Includes 2257 and identity protection steps.
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Live Streaming
Live Streamer
Twitch, Kick, YouTube Live. Building a live audience, channel subscriptions, tips, and sponsor income from stream-based content.
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Audio
Podcast Creator
Spotify, Apple Podcasts, RSS. Launching a show, building a listener base, and monetizing through ads, memberships, or premium content.
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Compliance
18 U.S.C. § 2257
Required for any adult content producer. Age verification records for every performer. Non-compliance is a federal felony. If you produce explicit content, this is not optional.
Read the compliance guide →
Every path covers the same foundation: LLC formation, a bank account that won't close on you, quarterly taxes, and DMCA protection for your content. The paths split on platform-specific compliance, payment processors, and how you structure your income. Pick the one that fits and work through it in order — each step links directly to the tool that handles it.
Also in This Section
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Resource Library
Templates & Guides
DMCA templates, contract frameworks, tax worksheets, and compliance guides you can download and use directly.
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Federal Compliance
2257 Compliance Guide
Age verification recordkeeping requirements for adult content producers. Who it applies to, what you need, and how to stay compliant.
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Free Tool
Creator Tax Calculator
Estimate your self-employment tax, quarterly payments, and deductions. Built for multi-platform income.
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Content Protection
DMCA Takedown
Your content stolen and posted somewhere it shouldn't be? We send the takedown notice on your behalf. First one free.