Adding a member to your LLC is a big step in the growth of your business. Perhaps your looking to gain a partner in the business. Or you have an investor ready to invest cash to help it grow and expand. Or perhaps you have a dedicated employee who you liked to reward or recognized for their years of hard work. Don’t take this process lightly. There are many legal and tax consequences to contend with if not done correctly….
Home-based businesses are part of the American entrepreneurial spirit. Disney, Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are just a handful of companies which got their start in a garage. If you’re thinking about starting a home-based business, use the guide below to assist you before investing your time, money and effort, in your new venture. Even if your home-based business has been up and running a while, use the guide to give your business a quick audit. Choose Business Entity One…
New LLC Starting an LLC can be a daunting process, and getting off on the right foot is important. Moreover, in the event you get sued or audited, the court will look to see if the LLC is conducting itself as its own separate entity rather than an alter ego of you personally. If the court does find the LLC is an alter ego of yourself, then you will be held personally liable for instead of the start-up LLC. Similarly,…
Getting off on the right foot is crucial with everything in life. Starting a business is no exception. As you’re beginning the process, or if you’ve already begun, please keep these four things in mind. 1) Choose the Right Entity If you’re a sole proprietor, in a partnership, an LLC, or a corporation; it’s important to understand the nature of each business type and choose the right one for your business. Each one is distinctly different, and they each have different formation and…
Operating Agreements help an owner of a single-member limited liability company (SMLLC), in many ways. Two reasons for creating an SMLLC are tax breaks and limited liability. In the same way a business owner must prove income tax deductions by keeping accurate records, holding onto receipts, and following rules and procedures. Having an operating agreement, helps demonstrate to the court the owner of an SMLLC plays by the rules. And therefore, shielded from liability. Not only does an operating agreement…