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LLC Cost: State-by-State

by Paul Donovan

Forming an LLC is a sound decision for individual entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to scale their businesses. A limited liability company offers better liability protection for business and personal assets than self-employment and sole… Read more…

LLC Formation Guides

by Nikki Winston

A limited liability company (LLC) is a popular business structure for small business owners as it’s cost-effective, tax-friendly, and scalable alongside your business operations. You’ll need to file the required paperwork with your local secretary of… Read more…

How to File Taxes for an LLC

by Tyler Davis

Limited liability companies (LLCs) provide greater flexibility for the taxation of your business. You can choose to use the default federal tax classification for your business structure, such as sole proprietorship or partnership. Or elect to be taxed under… Read more…

Filing an LLC Annual Report: All You Need to Know

by Melissa Pedigo

Successful LLC formation doesn’t mean the end of paperwork for you. You’re required to file an annual report with your state's Secretary of State as part of operating your LLC. Due dates, forms, and filing fees vary, but one thing remains the same across… Read more…

EIN Number for LLC: Everything You Need to Know

by Nikki Winston

As a new business owner, you may have heard people talking about an EIN, federal tax ID number, FEIN, taxpayer identification number (TIN), or something along those lines. All of these terms refer to the same thing – an Employer Identification Number (EIN),… Read more…

How to Fill Out a W-9 for an LLC

by Tyler Davis

If your limited liability company (LLC) works with any business partners (which it probably does!), you may be asked to fill in and submit a W-9 form. That’s a standard request for ensuring federal tax compliance. But new business owners often feel trouble… Read more…

5 Types of LLC Certificates You Can Obtain

by Melissa Pedigo

Registering a limited liability company (LLC) comes with many perks. Most notably, limited personal liability and personal asset protection, hence the name. However, you need to complete several administration formalities to gain these benefits. Namely,… Read more…

Should I Be My Own Registered Agent for an LLC? (Cons & Pros)

by Melissa Pedigo

When incorporating a business, you need to take several critical early steps: select a unique business name, decide on the type of business entity and formation state, and get business licenses sorted out. But that’s not all. You’ll need to designate a… Read more…

Tax Classification for an LLC: All You Need to Know

by Nikki Winston

A major advantage to forming an LLC is the flexibility of members to choose how they wish to be taxed (if they meet the eligibility criteria). Because an LLC is a disregarded entity for tax purposes, members can be taxed as a sole proprietorship (for… Read more…

How to Transfer LLC to Another State

by Paul Donovan

For various reasons, a small business owner may need to move their limited liability company (LLC) to a state other than where it was formed. Entrepreneurs may do this for many reasons: Cross-border business expansion The owner’s relocation Estate planning… Read more…

Partnership vs. LLC – 3 Key Differences

by Editorial Team

Starting a business is a big decision, requiring some operational knowledge. It's essential first to determine your business’s optimal structure, especially if you plan to get a business partner instead of operating as a sole proprietor. When two or more… Read more…

The Complete List of Tax Deadlines for Small Businesses

by Nikki Winston

Taxes are one of the biggest concerns for small business owners. You may be worried about doing your IRS paperwork correctly and claiming all proper tax deductions. A simple way to stave off the stress is to know when various business taxes are due. Then… Read more…

Best and Worst States for Entrepreneurs in 2024 (Research)

by Editorial Team

A record 5.5 million entrepreneurs launched new businesses in 2023, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This marks the third consecutive year an historic number of Americans decided to take a leap of faith and go out on their own in the… Read more…

Most and Least Expensive States to Start a Business (Research)

by Editorial Team

Coming up with a great idea for a new business is just the beginning. Actually getting the business off the ground and seeing it flourish is the hard part. Conventional wisdom tells us that half of new businesses fail within the first two years, but the… Read more…

Best and Worst States for Small Business Taxes (Research)

by Editorial Team

Small businesses power the U.S. economy, making up a whopping 99.9% of American companies – and paying billions of dollars per year in federal and state taxes. As inflation and operating expenses have risen, small firms have become increasingly worried… Read more…

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