Limited liability companies for dummies - Jennifer Reuting

Your plain–English guide to the requirements and benefits of setting up and running an LLC

This clear, concise guide explains the pros and cons of LLCs and shares insider insight on everything from choosing your members and your company name to creating and filing your Articles of Organization, to the day–to–day operation of your LLC. It's full steam ahead for LLCs, and this hands–on guide addresses everything you need to know and more!

• The ABCs of LLCs
  get the 4–1–1 on popular uses for LLCs and determine whether it's right for your unique business needs




• It's all in a name
  find out how to establish the best name for your LLC, determine its availability, and get trusted guidance on how to register and preserve it




• Bring in the big guns
  discover how to successfully convert your current business into an LLC and create and file your company's articles of organization




• Make cents of taxes
  understand the different tax categories, elect your tax status, and get valuable tips on working with accountants

Open the book and find:

• Awesome tax advantages of LLCs




• Tips for filing LLCs operating in multiple states




• Advice for assembling your team




• How to maintain your records (and your sanity)




• How to protect your real estate with LLCs




• How to protect your estate and avoid probate with an LLC




• Ten ways to maintain your liability protection




• A helpful appendix listing LLC formation information by state

Learn to:

• Flex your entrepreneurial muscles during a time of economic uncertainty




• Understand the pros and cons of LLCs




• Manage the day–to–day operations of running an LLC

Work with tools, forms, and documents on the accompanying CD

Bonus CD Includes

More than 200 customizable forms, letters, and spreadsheets to help your business run smoothly

Please see the CD appendix for details and complete system requirements.