LLC Articles

Is an LLC an S-Corp?

What is the difference between an LLC and an S-Corp? The question itself is a bad question. Because an LLC can be taxed multiple different ways. The real question is LLC (taxed in default status) vs LLC (taxed like an S-Corp). This guide will explain why your LLC isn’t an S-Corp as well as how your LLC will be taxed by the IRS.

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9 Community Property States for a Husband and Wife LLC

Husband and wife LLCs are taxed differently depending on whether they are in community property states. Those in community property states may elect to be taxed as a Qualified Joint Venture LLC. This allows spouses to form a Single-Member LLC as co-owners instead of a Multi-Member LLC. It also allows them to file their LLC taxes as a Sole Proprietorship instead of as a Partnership.

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Founder Interview with Matt Horwitz of LLC University®

Founder Interview with Matt Horwitz of LLC University® Matt Horwitz, founder of LLC University®, was interviewed by Stephen Key of InventRight and also hosted a webinar with Andrew Krauss. What is an LLC and who should form an LLC for their business or invention? How do you form an LLC? What’s the best state to file an LLC in? Product licensing expert Stephen Key interviews Matt Horwitz, the founder of LLC University®. Matt and Stephen discuss the benefits of forming an LLC, such as personal liability protection and pass-through taxation. Learn about the history of LLCs and how they are used by small business owners. What is an LLC? (Interview with Matt Horwitz) In this video, product licensing expert Stephen Key interviews Matt Horwitz, the founder of LLC University®. Matt discusses the history of LLCs and why he started LLC University. Stephen and Matt also discuss what an LLC is,

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Starting a Business in Texas

There are 7 steps to starting a business in Texas. First, determine what name you want to use for your business. Then you’ll need to select a legal entity (like an LLC or Corporation) or operate as a Sole Proprietorship or Partnership. Once you determine that, you can then register your business with the Texas Secretary of State (SOS).

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What is a Registered Agent called in each state?

What is a Registered Agent called in each state? The term Registered Agent is used in 39 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. A Registered Agent may also be referred to as a: Resident Agent Registered Office Statutory Agent Agent of Process Agent for Service of Process A Registered Agent is a person or company who agrees to receive legal mail (called “service of process”) on behalf of a legal entity (such as an LLC or Corporation) in case that entity is sued. Service of process can include complaints, summons, and subpoenas. Oftentimes, the Secretary of State will also use a Registered Agent’s address as an entity’s point of contact for official notices sent to the business. More often that not though, most regular mail (items that are not service of process) will be sent to the entity’s principal office address or mailing address. What is a Registered

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Starting a Business in Arizona

There are 7 steps to starting a business in Arizona. First, determine what name you want to use for your business. Then you’ll need to select a legal entity (like an LLC or Corporation) or operate as a Sole Proprietorship or Partnership. Once you determine that, you can then register your business with the Arizona Corporation Commission (AZCC).

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

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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