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 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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
· 4 min read
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Can You Switch from an LLC to a Corporation?
Changing an LLC to an S-Corporation may offer tax and business advantages. It's also possible to file differently without changing entities.
· 4 min read
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Advantages of an LLC
Here are six of the reasons that limited liability companies have become a popular choice for small businesses.
· 3 min read
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Advantages and Disadvantages of LLC vs. LLP
LLC or LLP? The initials are nearly identical, but there are important differences between them as forms of business organization.
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