Limited Liability Companies For Dummies, 3/e - Softcover

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Become a savvy entrepreneur with your own LLC Limited Liability Companies For Dummies, 3rd Edition offers a clear, concise guide that explains the pros and cons of LLCs, and shares insider tips on everything from choosing your members and your company name to creating and filing your Articles of Organization and managing day-to-day operations. You'll find the most current, real-world advice on customizing an LLC for your specific business needs, creating a great operating agreement,, keeping accurate records, and new information on federal regulations and fees that are applicable to LLCs, as well as a link to online tools, forms, and documents Most of the previous drawbacks to forming an LLC have all but disappeared with the IRS having loosened restrictions and individual states following suit. Because LLCs are now more flexible, they remain an attractive option for those launching a new business or reorganizing an existing business. This book shows how to form and tap into the power of an LLC: * Keep up on the latest information on federal taxes, regulations, and fees * Discover the advances in technology, including online tools that streamline the processes * Get up-to-the minute documents and forms on new filing requirements * Learn how to set-up a real estate LLC or an LLC among family members This hands-on guide addresses everything you need to know about LLCs, and will help you organize, launch, and run your business as a limited liability company just like the experts do!

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Learn to:

• Flex your entrepreneurial muscles during a time of economic uncertainty
• Understand the pros and cons of the LLC structure
• Manage the day-to-day operations of an LLC
• Grasp updated information on regulations, taxes, and fees for LLCs

Start and effectively manage a limited liability company with this easy-to-use guide

For many small businesses, an LLC is the perfect structure, but how should you get started, and how do you make sure to stick to regulations? This book answers those questions and more! It provides a fun, detailed approach to creating an LLC, keeping records, putting together an operating agreement, managing your new LLC, and much more.

• The ABCs of LLCs — find out what a limited liability company is, how it can benefit you, and whether it's the right structure for your business
• Take your first steps — get the details on creating articles of organization, choosing a state to organize in, and converting your current business to an LLC
• The structure of LLCs — put together your operating agreement and choose how you wish to be taxed
• Run the show — get the details of record keeping, understanding tax filings, and the lowdown on successfully running your LLC
• The next level — dive into more advanced topics like using LLCs to protect real estate and other assets, and for estate planning
• One step further — explore the best reasons to form an LLC and how to keep your limited liability protection in place

Open the book and find:

• The details of LLCs and their advantages
• New information on federal regulations and fees
• Tips on creating your articles of organization
• Guidance on making an operating agreement
• Record-keeping tips to keep you organized
• How LLCs can benefit independent contractors
• Tricks to attracting investors with your LLC