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Colorado’s New Registered Agent Rules

Colorado’s New Registered Agent Rules

Starting July 1, 2025, Colorado is tightening the rules around registered agents in an effort to curb fraudulent business filings. If you own or manage a business entity in Colorado—or act as a registered agent yourself—here’s what’s changing and what you’ll need to do to stay compliant. What’s Changing? The new law, House Bill 24-1137, was passed in 2024 as part of the state’s broader effort to prevent business fraud. It adds new requirements for both individuals and entities serving…

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Understanding: Member-Managed vs. Manager-Managed LLCs

Understanding: Member-Managed vs. Manager-Managed LLCs

Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) offer a flexible and appealing structure for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Among the important decisions when establishing an LLC is defining its management structure. This decision revolves around whether the LLC will be member-managed or manager-managed. As you will see a manager-managed LLC is the preferred management structure for almost all businesses. To grasp the disparities between member-managed and manager-managed LLCs, let’s delve into the distinctions, found in C.R.S. §7-80-405. Member-Managed LLC: When an LLC’s…

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Why Tailoring Your LLC’s Purpose Beats the Scattergun Approach

Why Tailoring Your LLC’s Purpose Beats the Scattergun Approach

When forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC), the operating agreement stands as a cornerstone document, setting out the structure and guidelines for the business. An important element within this agreement is defining the purpose of the LLC. While some might opt for a broad, catch-all statement such as “engaging in any lawful activity in the state of Colorado,” there’s a compelling case for a more tailored and specific approach. The Scattergun Approach: “Any Lawful Activity” Opting for a wide-ranging, all-encompassing…

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The Corporate Transparency Act: Guidance for Business Owners

The Corporate Transparency Act: Guidance for Business Owners

In a significant stride toward increased transparency and accountability in business practices; the Corporate Transparency Act emerged in 2021 as a bipartisan legislative move by Congress. This transformative law introduces a beneficial ownership information reporting requirement; marking an important step in the U.S. government’s efforts to curb the misuse of shell companies and obscure ownership structures by nefarious individuals seeking to conceal and launder money. What exactly does this mean for small business owners in Colorado? Let’s delve into the…

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Unmasking the Spooky Advantages of a Manager-Managed LLC

Unmasking the Spooky Advantages of a Manager-Managed LLC

In the eerie landscape of business structures, where decisions cast long shadows on the fate of companies; the choice between a member-managed and a manager-managed LLC looms large. This evening, we step into the haunting realm of the latter; unmasking these spine-tingling advantages, sending shivers down your entrepreneurial spine. Clear Division of Responsibilities Within the cryptic confines of a manager-managed LLC, roles emerge like apparitions in the mist. Designated managers, akin to spectral overseers, guide the day-to-day operations with a…

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