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How to File BOI Report with FinCEN – Sample Filing for an S Corporation
The beneficial ownership information (BOI) report is filed by U.S. entities with FinCEN to report information on the entity's beneficial owners. This sample filing covers an S corporation.
Single Shareholder Corporations – Do You Need a Separate Board of Directors?
Many corporations are formed with only one owner who effectively runs the entire operations. Does a single shareholder corporation need a board of directors with more than one person?
What State Should I Open my LLC?
Every state in the U.S. offers new companies to open a limited liability company (LLC). So, where should you launch your LLC?
Does a Single Member LLC Need an EIN?
In general, every entity in the U.S. should obtain an employer identification number (EIN). A single member LLC is a disregarded entity, so it may not require an EIN. Here are the details.
LLC vs Trust – What are the Differences?
A limited liability company (LLC) is a legal entity while a trust is a contractual arrangement. This article and video go over the key differences and similarities between the two options.
What is a Disregarded Entity?
A disregarded entity is a legal entity with one owner that is treated as a transparent entity for federal tax purposes.
Anonymous LLC – What is the Point if the IRS has My Data?
Many states and jurisdictions will advertise their LLCs as providing the business owners with complete anonymity. But is that really the case?
New York LLC Notice of Formation
Whenever an LLC is created in New York, the entity must publicly file a notice of formation. This article and video discusses those notice rules.
How to File BOI Report – Example for Single Member LLC
The beneficial ownership information (BOI) report is filed by U.S. entities with FinCEN to report information on its beneficial owners. This sample filing covers a single member LLC formed in 2024 with a non-U.S. owner.
Anonymous LLC – Why is Delaware the Popular Choice?
Delaware is one of the most popular jurisdictions in the world to open a company. This article covers some of those popular attributes.
Delaware Certificate of Incorporation – What Information is Required?
A corporation can be created in Delaware by filing a Certificate of Incorporation. The document must include several items which are discussed in this article.
My Company Was Dissolved – What Did I Do Wrong?
Sometimes a business owner will miss a filing deadline and their company is dissolved. In this article we discuss the details and how to resolve the issue.
Two-Tiered LLC Structure for a Florida LLC
Florida is a popular jurisdiction for new businesses and entity formations. However, it might not have the best asset protection or privacy laws. Learn more about the two-tiered entity structure in this article and video tutorial.
Texas Form 804 (Periodic Report for Limited Partnership)
The Texas Form 804 is a informational filing that must be submitted every few years by Texas Limited Partnerships registered within the state.
Open an LLC with US and Non-US Owners
A U.S. limited liability company (LLC) generally has no restrictions on who can be an LLC member. Many LLCs are structured with both U.S. and non-U.S. ownership.