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Forming an LLC (limited liability company) is an important milestone in starting your business. Here we provide a general overview of the steps that must be taken to fulfill the legal requirements for filing an LLC, which vary from state to state. Continue reading “How to Form an LLC”
A Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) is a legal entity in which each beneficiary has a “beneficial interest” and for Federal income tax purposes is treated as owning an undivided fractional interest in the property held by the trust. Delaware statutory trusts are formed as private governing agreements under which either (1) property (real, tangible and intangible) is held, managed, administered, invested and/or operated; or (2) business or professional activities for profit are carried on by one or more individuals who act as trustees for the benefit of a party who is entitled to a beneficial interest in the trust property.
Not-for-Profit Corporations are formed for many reasons. In New York State there are two types of formations: charitable and non-charitable. New York now allows for filings of each with a purpose as simple as: any purpose for which corporations may be organized under the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law as a charitable corporation or any purpose for which corporations may be organized under the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law as a non-charitable corporation. Continue reading “How to Form a Not-for-Profit Corporation”
If you are starting a business as a sole proprietor or partnership you must file a document with the city, county or state as required by the laws of the state in which your business will be conducted. The name you choose for the business is a “fictitious name.” It is also called a “DBA” (doing business as). The laws are intended to protect those doing business with the company by providing a public record of the owner’s identity and the address of the business.
Publication of a limited liability company (LLC) in the State of New York is mandated by NYS statute (§206 of the Limited Liability Company Law). Publication refers to publication of notice that an LLC was formed and filed with the NYS Dept. of State.
Continue reading “What Does “Publish Your LLC in New York” Mean?”
If you are conducting or starting up a business as a sole proprietor or a partnership, there are significant advantages to operating as a Corporation or LLC. One key advantage is that personal liability for the losses, debts or court judgments can be avoided, provided you respect the formalities required by the laws of the state in which the Corporation or LLC is formed. Continue reading “Corporation or LLC?”
This is a trap for the unwary. If you are going to actively engage in business in the state where the business resides seek professional advice about what jurisdiction is best for your purposes. Otherwise, it could be very expensive in the long run and even dangerous. Continue reading “Where should I file my LLC or corporation?”