LLP (Limited Liability Partnership)
Take on partners. Don't take on liability.
- Allows you to manage a company with one or more partners
- Shields you from the liabilities of the other partners
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1. Answer a few easy questions in as little as 15 minutes.
2. We'll create your LLP documents and file them with the Secretary of State.
3. You'll receive your official filed documents in the mail, along with easy instructions for next steps.
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Economy
$149
+ state fees
Basic Limited Liability Partnership Package
Preliminary clearance of your LLP's name
Filing of your Certificate of Limited Liability Partnership
Partnership certificates (non-personalized)
Standard
$259
+ state fees
Basic Limited Liability Partnership Package + Popular Options
Preliminary clearance of your LLP's name
Filing of your certificate of limited liability partnership
20 personalized partnership certificates and transfer ledger
Deluxe LLP kit embossed with your company name
Official partnership seal
Express Gold
$379
+ state fees
All-Inclusive Rush Package
Preliminary clearance of your LLP's name
Filing of your certificate of limited liability partnership
20 personalized partnership certificates and transfer ledger
Deluxe LLP kit embossed with your company name
Official partnership seal
Priority Rush service (7-10 business days)
Discounted, expedited Federal Tax ID (EIN)
Two-day delivery of final package
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Common questions
What are the advantages of a limited liability partnership?
LLPs may appeal to business partners and professionals. The partners in an LLP all share management responsibility and authority over the business—but they are generally not personally liable for the company's debts or for another partner's malpractice. LLPs are often registered by teams of licensed professionals, and in some states, only certain professionals (e.g., lawyers or accountants) are permitted to form LLPs.
How is an LLP taxed?
Limited liability partnerships are taxed as “pass-through entities,” which means the profit and loss is passed through to the individual partners, who are accountable for the income on their personal tax returns. The LLP entity doesn't pay separate income tax, but some states levy an annual franchise tax on the partnership.
What's the difference between an LLP and an LLC?
An LLP (a “limited liability partnership”) and an LLC (a “limited liability company”) have similar names but they aredifferent business structures. An LLP must have at least two partners, while an LLC can have a single member who owns the entire business. Also, some states do not allow licensed professionals to form an LLC, so operating through an LLP gives these professionals personal liability protection. It's generally easier to transfer ownership in an LLC, and the company's day-to-day affairs can be handled by designated managers. In an LLP, all partners have management authority.
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