Compliance
BOI Report Filing: the complete FinCEN guide
Who must file, exemptions, deadlines, and how to avoid the steep penalties for missing your Beneficial Ownership Information report.
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LLC formation guides
Practical guides on entity choice, tax IDs, state comparisons, and compliance for US and non-US founders.
Entity Choice
LLC vs Corporation: which entity should you choose?
Liability, taxes, fundraising, and ownership flexibility — a side-by-side breakdown to help founders pick the right structure.
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Tax ID
How to get an EIN without an SSN
A practical walkthrough of IRS Form SS-4, timelines, and how non-US founders can secure a tax ID without delays.
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State Comparison
Wyoming vs Delaware: which state for your LLC?
Fees, privacy, court systems, and investor expectations — how to pick the right home state for your company.
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State Comparison
Wyoming vs New Mexico LLC: privacy, cost, and trade-offs
Both states are popular for anonymous LLCs. Here's how their fees, privacy, and compliance rules really compare.
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Tax ID
TIN vs EIN: what's the difference?
Demystifying tax IDs — when you need an EIN, an ITIN, or an SSN, and how they fit together for US businesses.
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Taxes
Do LLCs pay taxes? Pass-through vs corporate election
How LLC taxation actually works — federal pass-through, self-employment tax, S-Corp election, and state-level surprises.
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Getting Started
Do you need an LLC to start a business?
Sole proprietorship vs LLC — when the liability protection is worth the paperwork, and when it isn't.
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Formation
How long does it take to get an LLC?
Standard vs expedited processing times across all 50 states, plus what typically delays approval.
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Formation
The LLC formation process, step by step
From name reservation to operating agreement — a complete walkthrough with timelines and common pitfalls.
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Getting Started
How to start an LLC: the complete founder's guide
Everything you need to launch — picking a state, naming, registered agent, EIN, and post-formation compliance.
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International
LLC for non-US residents: how it works
Forming a US LLC from abroad — required documents, banking, EIN without SSN, and US tax obligations.
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Entity Choice
Multi-member LLC: ownership, taxes, and operating agreements
How multi-member LLCs are taxed, what to put in your operating agreement, and how to avoid partnership disputes.
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Compliance
How to close an LLC the right way
Dissolution filings, final tax returns, creditor notice — close out cleanly to avoid ongoing fees and penalties.
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Getting Started
LLC examples: Google LLC, Amazon & real small businesses
Famous subsidiaries and everyday LLC setups — plus name examples and purpose wording you can adapt.
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Tools
LLC lookup: how to search any state's business registry
Find any LLC's status, registered agent, and filing history — and what to do if a name search comes back empty.
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Banking
Opening a business bank account for your LLC
What banks require, how to keep finances separate, and the best options for non-US residents.
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Getting Started
What is an LLC?
What limited liability company means, how it protects you, how it is taxed, and when it is the right entity.
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How to get an EIN
Apply for a federal tax ID for your LLC or corporation — including what to file and how long it takes.
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LLC operating agreement: what to include
Ownership, voting, profit splits, and buyouts — why banks ask for this document and how to get one in place.
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Single-member LLC guide
How a one-owner LLC is taxed, how to keep the liability shield, and what paperwork you still need.
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Series LLC guide
When a series structure helps, which states allow it, and the extra compliance it creates.
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Anonymous LLC: which states allow it
Privacy rules, nominee vs true anonymity, and how Wyoming and New Mexico actually compare.
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LLC vs C-Corp: which should you form?
Taxes, fundraising, stock options, and paperwork — a clear split between owner-operated and VC-track companies.
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LLC vs sole proprietorship
Liability, taxes, and when forming an LLC is worth it versus operating as a sole proprietor.
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S-Corp vs LLC
When an S-corp tax election on an LLC saves self-employment tax — and the payroll compliance it adds.
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Best state to form an LLC
Home state vs Delaware, Wyoming, and New Mexico — how to pick based on where you actually operate.
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How much does an LLC cost?
State filing fees, registered agent, annual reports, and publication — what formation actually costs by state.
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LLC publication requirements by state
Which states still require newspaper publication after you form, typical costs, and how to complete the notice.
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