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Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
This section contains information and resources for small business owners who are interested in forming a limited liability company (LLC). Here you will find tips on legal and tax issues related to LLCs -- including creating the LLC operating agreement and articles of organization -- and an "LLC QuickStart" tool that walks you through each phase of the LLC startup process.
Learn About LLCs
The Legal and Tax Basics
- LLC Basics
- Limited Liability Company FAQ
- Corporations vs. LLCs
- How LLCs Are Taxed
- Are LLC Members Taxed?
- When Your Spouse Helps Out With Your LLC
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Tools & Resources
FindLaw QuickStart: Starting a LLC
- How to Form an LLC
- Checklist: Starting Your LLC
- Naming Your Business
- Writing and Filing the Articles of Organization
- Creating an LLC Operating Agreement
- Plan for Changes in LLC Ownership With Buy-Sell Provisions
- Federal Start-Up Requirements - Federal licenses and permits for business
- State Start-Up Requirements - State licenses and permits for business
- Local Start-Up Requirements - Local licenses and permits for business
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LLC Resources
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