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LLC Basics

A limited liability company (LLC) offers protection from personal liability for business debts, just like a corporation. However, unlike a corporation, which must pay its own taxes, an LLC is a pass-through tax entity: The profits and losses of the business pass through to its owners, who report them on their personal tax returns, just as they would if they owned a partnership or sole proprietorship. Also, while setting up an LLC is more difficult than creating a partnership or sole proprietorship, running one is significantly easier than running a corporation.

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Start Your Own Business: 50 Things You'll Need to Do
From insurance to accounting to taxes, here’s what you need to do to start a business.

Cash vs. Accrual Accounting
Learn which accounting method is better for your business.

Understanding Promissory Notes
Learn about the different ways a promissory note can structure repayment of a business loan.

Form an LLC

  1. Choose a name.
  2. File articles of organization.
  3. Create an LLC operating agreement.
  4. Publish a notice (AZ and NY only).
  5. Obtain licenses and permits.
  6. Retain your limited liability.

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