Limited Liability Companies For Dummies

What is a limited liability company? How is an LLC different from a corporation? Should you form an LLC for your business? Limited Liability Companies For Dummies, answers all of your questions about LLCs and demystifies the formation and management of these increasingly popular business entities.

This clear, concise guide explains the pros and cons of LLCs and shares insider insights 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. You'll also find valuable tips on creating your Operating Agreement, saving on taxes, and avoiding bankruptcy and fraud. You'll discover all the information you need to:

• Decide if an LLC is right for you
• Get the help you need to form your LLC
• Form your LLC in or out of your own state
• Lower LLC costs and fees
• Convert an existing company to an LLC
• Comply with state and local licensing issues
• Use your LLC to protect your assets
• File annual reports and research franchising fees
• Issue membership shares
• Dissolve or extend an LLC
• Control LLC assets and debt
• Keep your LLC intact

Packed with winning strategies for streamlining your business, protecting your assets, and passing your estate on to your heirs, Limited Liability Companies For Dummies gives you the power and the knowledge to take full advantage all the benefits your LLC has to offer.

Jennifer Reuting is one of the foremost experts on limited liability companies and corporate structuring. She has been entrusted by thousands of companies over the years to address their individual corporate needs. In 2001, she co-founded Incorp Services Inc., the fourth-largest national registered agent and document filing company with more than 35,000 clients worldwide. InCorp specializes in servicing medium to large businesses, accountancy firms, and law firms.
To service the needs of individuals and small businesses, Jennifer co-founded MyLLC.com, a company that focuses on offering affordable LLC and business entity solutions. Jennifer lends her talents in corporate structuring to the clients at MyLLC.com, providing affordable yet comprehensive LLC solutions.
Jennifer speaks regularly on television and radio shows across the U.S., addressing common business issues, such as the formation and management of limited liability companies. You can also read her articles at www.myllc.com.