Recently started a new business venture… friend of mine owns a huge cargo trailer manufacturer company. Over million pounds of 6063 extrusion scrap a year.
I got involved and kicked company who was handling his waste out because he was getting jacked around.

my question is:
what type of business am I? I middle man his scrap and take it to the highest paying recycling company I can find. Am I a recycling company? Am I a recycling broker?
- I can set this company up anyway I need to… just want simplicity!!
- I can buy the scrap from my friend or middle man it
- I have been paying him half after I scrap his material. Pay him in cash… and you know I assume that is not the way I should be doing this.

any advice would be appreciated!!!

I wonder what business type is easiest for tax reasons?
should I have him hire me and run everything under his business name?
should I get a LLC
am I a recycling company
am I a broker??



please help