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How to add capital contributions to an LLC
Funding your LLC—whether at startup or later down the road—is easy: member contributions. But there's a harder part: keeping your records straight and fair.
March 21, 2024 · 3 min read
Can you change a sole proprietorship to an LLC?
LLCs offer more protection, tax benefits, and other advantages that make them worth considering as business entities.
March 21, 2024 · 3 min read
The basics of LLC guaranteed payments
LLC members can receive either profit-sharing distributions or a nonsalary payment known as guaranteed income.
March 21, 2024 · 2 min read
Can an LLC be taxed as an S corporation?
An LLC can be taxed as an S corporation, but an S corp isn't always a good choice. Learn the tax options available to LLCs and the advantages and disadvantages of electing to be taxed as an S corp.
March 21, 2024 · 11 min read
Is a Partner in an LLC an Employee?
A partner in an LLC is generally not considered an employee, but members can be employees through an employment agreement that lists them as providing services to the LLC in exchange for compensation.
March 21, 2024 · 3 min read
How Do I Create an LLC Subsidiary?
Creating a subsidiary can be a useful way to expand or grow an existing limited liability company.
March 21, 2024 · 3 min read
Can One LLC Have Two Businesses?
If you already have an LLC and get a hot idea for another kind of business, you may be tempted to open it in your established LLC. Chances are, that's not a good idea.
March 21, 2024 · 3 min read
Adding partners to an LLC
To add a member to an LLC, you must generally follow the operating agreement or state law, though there are additional considerations, including tax concerns.
March 21, 2024 · 2 min read
What Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s donation teaches us about LLCs
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg pledged to give away 99 percent of his wealth. However, instead of allocating it to charity, he decided to start an LLC. Why didn’t he just donate it?
March 21, 2024 · 3 min read
How to obtain a tax ID number for an LLC
Be sure to meet your tax obligations as you move forward with your new LLC company.
March 21, 2024 · 1 min read

Starting Your LLC

How to add capital contributions to an LLC

Can you change a sole proprietorship to an LLC?

The basics of LLC guaranteed payments

Can an LLC be taxed as an S corporation?

Is a Partner in an LLC an Employee?

How Do I Create an LLC Subsidiary?

Can One LLC Have Two Businesses?

Adding partners to an LLC

What Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s donation teaches us about LLCs

How to obtain a tax ID number for an LLC

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