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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 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.
What is a Series LLC
A Series LLC can be a great way to save on administrative costs and filing fees and protect investment assets and members' capital. In this post we discuss the pros and cons of using a Series LLC for your business or investment operations.
Why You Should Avoid the Florida LLC
The Florida LLC is a popular entity choice for many investors and new business owners. However, it may not be the best choice for you. This article discusses some of those reasons.
Delaware LLC Non-US Ownership – What Filings are Required?
Virtually anyone can open a Delaware LLC. When a Delaware LLC is opened by a non-U.S. person, their filing obligations are slightly different from U.S. owners.
Delaware LLC Certificate of Formation – What Information is Required?
An LLC can be created in Delaware by filing a Certificate of Formation. The document must include several items which are discussed in this article.
Fiduciary Duties for Board Members of a Delaware Corporation
Board members of a Delaware corporation have many fiduciary duties owed to the corporation and its shareholders. This article outlines those various duties.
Domestic vs. Foreign LLC Classification
Choosing where to open your LLC is an important question. Most companies open their LLC in the state where they plan to operate their business; however, it may be best to open your LLC elsewhere.
Does my LLC Need a US Address?
Many non-U.S. persons want to open a U.S. LLC for their business. A common questions is whether the LLC must absolutely have a U.S. based address in order to conduct business. This article and video tutorial cover some of the rules and requirements.
US Statutory Foundations in Wyoming and New Hampshire
The statutory foundation is a new entity type available in some jurisdictions. The foundation is popular in many non-U.S. jurisdictions, and is now available in Wyoming and New Mexico.
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.
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.
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?
How to File Form BE-13 for Foreign Direct Investment Into the United States
When a U.S. company is formed or acquired and has foreign ownership, the entity must disclose the beneficial foreign owners to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
Conversion of an LLC to a Partnership
A limited liability company (LLC) is an entity formed under state statute. An LLC with one owner is a disregarded entity. By adding new members, the LLC becomes a multi-member LLC taxable as a partnership.
