Starting a Business
Set your business on the right path. Get help understanding your options and how you can set yourself up for continued success.
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LLC vs. Corporation Taxes
Nobody likes paying taxes, but it’s smart to consider the tax consequences of your business structure before you set up your business.
· 4 min read
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LLC or LP: What's Best for Your Business?
Understanding the relative benefits and limitations of an LLC and an LP is important when determining which type of entity would be best suited for your company.
· 4 min read
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How to Operate an LLC Under a Personal Name
Sometimes it makes sense to name your LLC after yourself if you want to grow your personal brand, but in some cases using your personal name can limit your business' growth or even confuse customers.
· 4 min read
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How to Form a Single-Member LLC (SMLLC)
If you’re the sole owner of your business, a single member LLC can help protect you from liability for business obligations. Learn more about the advantages of a single-member LLC and how to set one up.
· 4 min read
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How Do I Obtain a Federal Tax Id When Forming an LLC?
If you open a business bank account or plan to hire employees, your LLC needs an EIN, or federal tax ID number. Find out your options for completing the simple form that's required.
· 4 min read
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How a Husband and Wife Can Form an LLC
Creating an LLC as a married couple adds a professional partnership to your personal relationship, but how you decide to form the LLC depends on management and tax choices.
· 5 min read
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Forming an LLC: The Basics
Forming an LLC requires several steps. Find out what you need to do to get your LLC off to a good start.
· 4 min read
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Does a Comma Go in Front of LLC or Inc.?
There is no legally mandated punctuation in the title of an LLC, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't consider punctuation when naming your business.
· 3 min read
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Do LLCs Have Stock?
An LLC is an attractive business structure for entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses, and it offers protection of personal assets and finances. While the inability to issue stock is a downside, LLCs offer many advantages over corporations.
· 8 min read
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Do I Have to Use LLC in the Business Name?
While the rules vary from state to state, it's worth knowing what they are before choosing a name for your LLC.
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