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Do I need to register my real estate LLC in my home state?

Posted by Matt Horwitz on October 10, 2018

In your best state to form an LLC article, you mentioned that for real estate investments, it makes more sense to register your LLC in the state where your investment property is located in. However, won’t you still need to register your LLC as a Foreign LLC in your home state? If so, how is a real estate investment related LLC different from any other LLC where you say registering at your local state is cheaper?

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Starting a Business in Washington DC

Posted by Matt Horwitz on September 25, 2018

This guide will walk you through the 8 Steps to Starting a Business in Washington DC. How to come up with your business name, how to register your business with the Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs (DCRA), how to register for DC taxes, how to start a website, and more.

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Starting a Business in California

Posted by Matt Horwitz on September 3, 2018

This guide will walk you through the 7 Steps to Starting a Business in California. How to come up with your business name, how to start a website, how to register your business with the California Secretary of State, how to register for state taxes, and more.

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Starting a Business in Nevada

Posted by Matt Horwitz on August 30, 2018

This guide will walk you through the 7 Steps to Starting a Business in Nevada. Tips on coming up with business name, getting your website started, registering your business with the Nevada Secretary of State and the Nevada Department of Taxation, and more. Read this guide for simple and step-by-step instructions.

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Starting a Business in New Jersey

Posted by Matt Horwitz on August 27, 2018

This guide will walk you through the 7 Steps to Starting a Business in New Jersey. Tips on coming up with business name, getting your website started yourself, registering your business with the New Jersey Division of Revenue, and more. Read this guide for a simple, step-by-step process.

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Starting a Business in Washington State

Posted by Matt Horwitz on August 24, 2018

This guide will walk you through the 7 Steps to Starting a Business in Washington State. Tips on coming up with business name, getting your website started yourself, registering your business with the Washington Secretary of State, and more! Read this guide for a simple, step-by-step process.

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How to come up with a good business name?

Posted by Matt Horwitz on April 24, 2018

Creating a name for your company is the highest leverage activity you can take part in. Follow these 4 simple tips to create an excellent business name. Make use of alliteration and rhyming so your name “sticks” in the phonological loop, your subconscious mind + some time is a powerful force, and a few tips on finding the best domain name as well.

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What is the average cost to set up an LLC?

Posted by Matt Horwitz on December 25, 2017

As of 2018, the average cost to set up an LLC is $127. This is the one-time filing fee that creates the LLC by state law. The map and the table on this page show the LLC costs in all 50 states plus Washington DC. Additional information on registered agent fees, initial filing requirements, and annual report requirements and fees.

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How to Change (Convert) Sole Proprietorship to LLC

Posted by Matt Horwitz on September 12, 2017

In order to change or convert a Sole Proprietorship into an LLC (also referred to as “incorporating a Sole Proprietorship”), you first need to form an LLC, wait for it to be approved, transfer everything over, then cancel/withdrawal your Fictitious Name/DBA.

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Can I use an LLC for a personal residence I already own?

Posted by Matt Horwitz on August 18, 2017

If you already own a home (where you’ve taken title in your name), just forming an LLC will not protect you. A lot of people make this mental mistake. To get the liability protection from the LLC, you’d need to transfer the home from your name to the name of your LLC. You need to do this at a title company, and there will be additional costs.

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