Limited Liability Companies For Dummies
1st Edition
Published on 11. December 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-470-17328-2 (ISBN)
Description
Tips for reducing taxes, and avoiding bankruptcy and fraud
The fun and easy way to eliminate the guesswork in starting and running an LLC
Thinking about forming a Limited Liability Company? This clear, concise guide explains the pros and cons, sharing insider insight on everything from choosing your members and your company name to creating and filing your Articles of Organization, to the day-to-day operation of your LLC. You also get expert tips on creating your Operating Agreement, saving on taxes, and finding professional guidance.
Discover how to:
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Decide if an LLC is right for you
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Form your LLC in or out of your home state
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Convert an existing company to an LLC
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Address state and local licensing issues
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Use your LLC to protect your assets
The fun and easy way to eliminate the guesswork in starting and running an LLC
Thinking about forming a Limited Liability Company? This clear, concise guide explains the pros and cons, sharing insider insight on everything from choosing your members and your company name to creating and filing your Articles of Organization, to the day-to-day operation of your LLC. You also get expert tips on creating your Operating Agreement, saving on taxes, and finding professional guidance.
Discover how to:
*
Decide if an LLC is right for you
*
Form your LLC in or out of your home state
*
Convert an existing company to an LLC
*
Address state and local licensing issues
*
Use your LLC to protect your assets
More details
Edition
1., Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 23.6 cm
Width: 19 cm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
571 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-17328-2 (9780470173282)
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Jennifer Reuting is one of the foremost experts on limited liability companies and corporate structuring. She has been entrusted by thousands of companies over the years to address their individual corporate needs. In 2001, she co-founded Incorp Services Inc., the fourth-largest national registered agent and document filing company with more than 35,000 clients worldwide. InCorp specializes in servicing medium to large businesses, accountancy firms, and law firms.
To service the needs of individuals and small businesses, Jennifer co-founded MyLLC.com, a company that focuses on offering affordable LLC and business entity solutions. Jennifer lends her talents in corporate structuring to the clients at MyLLC.com, providing affordable yet comprehensive LLC solutions.
Jennifer speaks regularly on television and radio shows across the U.S., addressing common business issues, such as the formation and management of limited liability companies. You can also read her articles at www.myllc.com.
To service the needs of individuals and small businesses, Jennifer co-founded MyLLC.com, a company that focuses on offering affordable LLC and business entity solutions. Jennifer lends her talents in corporate structuring to the clients at MyLLC.com, providing affordable yet comprehensive LLC solutions.
Jennifer speaks regularly on television and radio shows across the U.S., addressing common business issues, such as the formation and management of limited liability companies. You can also read her articles at www.myllc.com.
Content
Introduction.
Part I: LLCs 101.
Chapter 1: What Is an LLC, Really?
Chapter 2: Determining Whether an LLC Is Right for You.
Chapter 3: Getting the Help You Need for Your LLC.
Part II: First Things First: Forming Your LLC.
Chapter 4: Making the Big Decisions: Choosing Members, Managers, and a Name.
Chapter 5: Choosing the Best State for Your LLC.
Chapter 6: Creating Your Articles of Organization.
Chapter 7: Converting Your Current Business into an LLC.
Chapter 8: Making Your LLC Official: Filing with the State.
Part III: Running Your Brand-New LLC.
Chapter 9: ABCs of Setting Up Your Operating Agreement.
Chapter 10: Who Owns What: Deciphering Membership Shares.
Chapter 11: Record Keeping and Maintaining the Charging Order.
Chapter 12: Knowing Your Exit Strategy: Dissolutions and Extensions.
Part IV: Making Cents of Taxes and Protecting Your Assets.
Chapter 13: LLCs and Taxes: Arranging the Best Scenario.
Chapter 14: Using Your LLC to Protect Your Assets.
Chapter 15: Real Estate and LLCs.
Chapter 16: Estate Planning: Avoiding Death Taxes.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 17: Ten Good Reasons to Form an LLC.
Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Keep Your Limited Liability Intact.
Chapter 19: Ten Things to Absolutely Avoid Doing with an LLC.
Appendix A: LLC Formation Information by State.
Appendix B: On the CD-ROM.
Glossary.
Index.
Part I: LLCs 101.
Chapter 1: What Is an LLC, Really?
Chapter 2: Determining Whether an LLC Is Right for You.
Chapter 3: Getting the Help You Need for Your LLC.
Part II: First Things First: Forming Your LLC.
Chapter 4: Making the Big Decisions: Choosing Members, Managers, and a Name.
Chapter 5: Choosing the Best State for Your LLC.
Chapter 6: Creating Your Articles of Organization.
Chapter 7: Converting Your Current Business into an LLC.
Chapter 8: Making Your LLC Official: Filing with the State.
Part III: Running Your Brand-New LLC.
Chapter 9: ABCs of Setting Up Your Operating Agreement.
Chapter 10: Who Owns What: Deciphering Membership Shares.
Chapter 11: Record Keeping and Maintaining the Charging Order.
Chapter 12: Knowing Your Exit Strategy: Dissolutions and Extensions.
Part IV: Making Cents of Taxes and Protecting Your Assets.
Chapter 13: LLCs and Taxes: Arranging the Best Scenario.
Chapter 14: Using Your LLC to Protect Your Assets.
Chapter 15: Real Estate and LLCs.
Chapter 16: Estate Planning: Avoiding Death Taxes.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 17: Ten Good Reasons to Form an LLC.
Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Keep Your Limited Liability Intact.
Chapter 19: Ten Things to Absolutely Avoid Doing with an LLC.
Appendix A: LLC Formation Information by State.
Appendix B: On the CD-ROM.
Glossary.
Index.