Form a Limited Liability Company
Forming a limited liability company (LLC) provides liability protection for any type of business, and should be among the first steps you take as a new business owner. Starting an LLC can help you protect your personal assets while adding legitimacy to your company.
$79 + State Fees
What are the benefits of starting a limited liability company for your business?
Protect Your Personal Assets
Starting a business designates your business as a separate legal entity, preventing you from being personally responsible for the debts of your business.
Save Money on Taxes
Set your business up to take advantage of potential tax deductions and savings designed to help your LLC to grow and flourish.
Build Credibility
Establishing a professional identity provides the benefit of showing potential customers and investors that your business is legitimate and here to stay.
We handle the paperwork
We make filing your business quick and painless. Answer a few simple questions about your business and we complete all the required filings.
LLC Formation FAQ’s
Limited Liability Company’s have become extremely popular among new business owners when choosing the legal structure of their business. LLC’s have a great balance by having a low amount of annual and ongoing filings with the added benefit of limiting owners/members liability when it comes to lawsuits. Below are some of the most common questions prospective business owners have about LLC’s:
A limited liability company, or LLC, is a business entity created under state laws which has the characteristics of both a corporation and a partnership. Like a corporation, the owners of an LLC are not personally liable for business debts. Like a sole proprietorship or partnership, an LLC has operating flexibility and is a pass-through entity for tax purposes. This means the LLC’s profits are passed through and taxable to the owners of the LLC.
LLC’s provide liability protection by separating personal assets from those of your business. By doing this, it prevents the owner(s) from being personally responsible for the debts and liabilities of the business beyond their initial contribution and investment level in the business.
LLC’s are an excellent business structure for most businesses because of their similarity in limiting liability as Corporation without the same level of complexities and formalities that are required to operate a Corporation. Unless you plan to raise significant investment money an LLC will likely work well with your business. Some businesses are prevented from forming an LLC, however. Typically financial companies such as banks, financial trust companies and insurance agencies can’t file as an LLC, however if you fall into one of these categories we can still help you form under the proper structure.
To create an LLC, Articles of Organization must be filed with the Secretary of State or appropriate state agency. Next, the LLC members should enter into an operating agreement, which sets forth the rights of the members and the rules for running the company. An LLC may also need to apply for a tax identification number with the IRS.