You design a lot of things in your life. The layout of your house, the flow of your business, the requirements on your children, and many more scenarios are all elements of conscious design. Asset protection is no different. There is an architecture, a cohesive...
Entity Types Articles and Resources
C Corporation
What is a C Corporation? Corporations have been used for over 500 years to limit owners’ liability and thus encourage business investment and risk taking. Their use for this purpose continues to this day. You will hear about both C Corporations and S Corporations....
S Corporation
Is an S Corporation the right entity type for you? This is a great question to explore when starting a business, or changing your existing business from a Sole Proprietor or General Partnership. It can make a difference in asset protection as well as in taxes. An S...
Limited Partnerships – Advantages and Case Study
Advantages of Limited Partnerships LPs allow for pass-through taxation for both the limited partner and the general partner. Limited partners are not held personally responsible for the debts and liabilities of the business, although the GP, if an individual, may be...
How to Set Up Single Member LLCs
You must be very careful when you are the only owner of your LLC. Single member LLCs require extra planning and special language in the operating agreement. One example: What happens when the single owner/member passes? Who takes over? It may be months before that is...
LLC vs Corporation
Which is Best? Choosing the right entity can be one of the most important decisions a business makes. Business owners and investors may find themselves asking which to pick, LLC vs Corporation. To help make your decision a little easier, we’ve compiled a list of...
The Top 12 LLC Advantages and Disadvantages
When looking to start a business or protect investments you have several options in the type of entity you can form. As with anything, there are advantages and disadvantages to limited liability companies. Advantages It limits liability for managers and members....