According to the Cornell’s Law School Legal Information Institute: “Family law, also referred to as domestic relations in many states, is the broad body of law that covers marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption, domestic violence, reproductive rights,...
Every business entity available was designed to provide advantages to certain types of owners and business models. LLCs and LLPs have similarities that can make it confusing to know which is best to choose. Here are five differences between the two that can help...
According to Forbes.com, in some states, licensed professionals cannot form C-corporations. LLPs give these professionals the ability to build a business with partners and investors while limiting their risk. The process for forming an LLP varies from state to state....
When two or more people decide to build a business together, one of the business structures they can elect is a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP). An alternative to forming an LLC or a C-Corpporation, the LLP allows partners to invest while limiting each partner’s...
With the popularity of LLCs as a business entity, growing from 17,000 in 1993 to over 2.5 million in 2015, you might think there were no disadvantages. However, there are a few to consider when choosing a business entity for your company. Changes In Ownership In some...
Over the past twenty years, the rapid growth of LLC filings is evidence of advantages that are popular with new and existing business owners. Below are the top advantages of an LLC business entity. Taxation Options Many business owners choose an LLC over a corporation...
Part of the popularity of the LLC business structure is its ease of creating, launching, and operating the company. Once you have your business name selected and have secured an EIN number from the IRS, you follow your state’s process for filing the business. For an...
The federal government of the United States aims to keep capitalism healthy and fair by ensuring businesses have the most level and competitive playing field possible. One of the tools used to enable fair access in the free market is the selection of a business...
Before filing your corporate structure, ask yourself questions to determine which form is most aligned with your business model. For example (not a comprehensive list): Will you need to sell diverse types of stocks? Will you need more than 100 investors? Will your...
Company founders filing their business at the state level can choose to incorporate as an S-corporation. This type of company structure provides similar liability protections as a C-corporation; however, they are taxed on a “flow-through” basis. Taxes...
