An LLC (Limited Liability Company) is a form of organizing a business such that the debts and liabilities of the business do not pass through to the individual(s) or entities that own and run it. [...]
Your child’s lemonade stand may (or may not) be free of the worries of debt and litigation, but if you plan to do any significant business, then you probably need an LLC or some other [...]
This depends on your situation. If your business will operate under the name of your LLC, that satisfies the requirement from the bank (although many banks also require an EIN or Federal Tax ID). If [...]
A tax ID is often required for business reasons beyond filing with the IRS. Vendor accounts, bank accounts, and many other transaction types require a tax ID of the parties involved. Without an EIN, that [...]
There are a number of ways to file your paperwork. You can go to the Secretary of State’s office, fill out the paperwork, pay the filing fee and wait for processing. Many states also allow [...]
An LLC is an actual business entity that is formed in order to protect its owners (known as members) from personal liability from the operation of the business. A DBA, often referred to as a [...]
All formal business entities, including LLCs, are required to have a Registered Agent on file with the state at all times. The agent may be an individual or company with a physical address located in [...]
You don’t generally need an attorney to start a business. Especially if the filing can be handled by a service like New Business Filing to help you streamline the formation process, and save you a [...]
Different states have different fees for LLC and other filings. LLC fees in Colorado are $50. Using a streamlined service like NBF for only $49 can take all the hassle out of your filing. Our [...]
Your company name cannot be the same as, nor deceptively similar to any other business name. Your name cannot be intentionally misleading about the services you offer. Most states require an identifier or more commonly [...]
