Startup Expense List
Startup Expense List
Starting a new business requires meticulous planning and budgeting to ensure that all essential expenses are accounted for and managed effectively. The Startup Expense List is a comprehensive tool designed to assist entrepreneurs in identifying, estimating, and tracking the various costs associated with launching a new venture.
I. Business Registration and Legal Fees
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Expense Item |
Estimated Cost |
Actual Cost |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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Business Name Registration |
$100 |
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Legal Consultation |
$500 |
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Trademark Registration |
$250 |
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Business Licenses & Permits |
$200 |
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Incorporation Fees |
$300 |
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Contract Drafting & Review |
$400 |
II. Office Space and Utilities
|
Expense Item |
Estimated Cost |
Actual Cost |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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Office Rent (First & Last Month) |
$2,000 |
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Security Deposit |
$1,500 |
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Office Utilities (Electricity, Water, Internet) |
$250 |
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Office Supplies (Furniture, Equipment) |
$1,000 |
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Phone Line Setup |
$100 |
III. Equipment and Technology
|
Expense Item |
Estimated Cost |
Actual Cost |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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Computers and Software |
$2,500 |
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Office Furniture |
$1,500 |
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Printer and Copier |
$300 |
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POS System |
$800 |
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Website Development |
$1,200 |
IV. Marketing and Advertising
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Expense Item |
Estimated Cost |
Actual Cost |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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Logo Design |
$500 |
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Business Cards and Stationery |
$200 |
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Initial Advertising Campaign |
$1,000 |
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Social Media Setup |
$300 |
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Website Hosting and Maintenance |
$150 |
V. Inventory and Supplies
|
Expense Item |
Estimated Cost |
Actual Cost |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Initial Inventory Purchase |
$3,000 |
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Raw Materials |
$1,000 |
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Packaging Materials |
$500 |
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Cleaning Supplies |
$100 |
VI. Employee Salaries and Benefits
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Expense Item |
Estimated Cost |
Actual Cost |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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Salaries (First 3 Months) |
$6,000 |
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Health Insurance |
$800 |
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Employee Training |
$500 |
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Payroll Taxes |
$1,200 |
VII. Miscellaneous
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Expense Item |
Estimated Cost |
Actual Cost |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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Travel Expenses |
$300 |
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Office Decorations |
$150 |
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Contingency Fund |
$500 |
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Unexpected Expenses |
$200 |
Total Estimated Cost: $22,050
Total Actual Cost: (To be filled out)
Notes:
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[Your Name] [Date Signed] |
Client |
