Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)

A Limited Liability Company is a state‑created business structure. States set formation rules, membership rules, and operating requirements. Members may be individuals or entities, and most states allow single‑member and multi‑member LLCs. Certain industries, such as...

Business Entity Basics and Recordkeeping

A business can operate under several structures, each with different tax and liability rules. The structure determines how income is reported, how owners are taxed, and what records must be kept. Sole Proprietorship A sole proprietorship is an unincorporated business...