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What Is an LLC Organizer?

What Is an LLC Organizer?

Carolyn Young

Published on January 6, 2022

When you start a business and form a limited liability company (LLC), you’ll complete a process to officially register your LLC with your state.Th ...

How to File an Annual Report for Your LLC

How to File an Annual Report for Your LLC

Carolyn Young

Published on January 5, 2022

An annual report, sometimes known as a statement of information, for a limited liability company (LLC) needs to be filed with your state to keepyour ...

How to File Articles of Organization for Your LLC

How to File Articles of Organization for Your LLC

Carolyn Young

Published on December 30, 2021

If you’re starting a business, you may be considering forming a limited liability company (LLC) and have heard that you need to file articles ofor ...

What is a Resale Certificate?

What is a Resale Certificate?

Carolyn Young

Published on December 30, 2021

If you’re starting a business, you’ll likely need various licenses and permits. This may include a resale certificate, also known as a taxexempt ...

How to Get a Copy of My LLC Certificate

How to Get a Copy of My LLC Certificate

Carolyn Young

Published on December 30, 2021

In the course of your business, you may need a copy of your limited liability company (LLC) certificate. You can order a certified copy of this ando ...

What is an NAICS Code?

What is an NAICS Code?

Carolyn Young

Published on December 30, 2021

The North American Industry Classification System, or NAICS, is a system used for industry data collection and analysis. Every business has an NAICS ...

LLC Pass-Through Taxation: How Does it Work?

LLC Pass-Through Taxation: How Does it Work?

Carolyn Young

Published on December 30, 2021

Forming a limited liability company (LLC) has many benefits, including personal liability protection, but also tax flexibility. LLCs, by default,are ...

What is a Disregarded Entity for an LLC?

What is a Disregarded Entity for an LLC?

Carolyn Young

Published on December 22, 2021

If you’ve started a business on your own and have yet to form a business entity, you’re operating as a sole proprietorship. If you’ve formedan ...

5 Best States to Form an LLC

5 Best States to Form an LLC

Carolyn Young

Published on December 22, 2021

If you’re starting a new company and have decided to form a limited liability company (LLC), you may have heard that some states have advantageswh ...

PLLC vs. LLC: Key Differences

PLLC vs. LLC: Key Differences

Carolyn Young

Published on December 13, 2021

A professional limited liability company (PLLC) is a version of a limited liability company (LLC) intended for doctors, nurses, lawyers, and otheroc ...