If you don't have your business (yes, you being an artist is a business) registered as an LLC, you need to do this now. This isn't something to do later because you are already operating as a business. If you've come to perform at The Debut you have incurred business expenses (flights, hotels, gas, promo materials, etc). I have attached the checklist. If you need help beyond the checklist, link with me and we can put it together.