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Everything you need to know about forming and running a US LLC. From choosing the right state to managing compliance, we've got you covered.
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Getting Started
Formation basics, entity comparison, and choosing the right state for your business.
6 articles
LLC Essentials
Core concepts every LLC owner needs to understand: documents, agents, and tax IDs.
12 articles
Compliance
Ongoing requirements to keep your LLC in good standing with the state.
6 articles
Taxes
Tax fundamentals for LLCs: how taxation works, deadlines, and strategies.
13 articles
Banking
Setting up business banking, EIN requirements, and options for non-residents.
4 articles
International Founders
Guides specifically for non-US founders forming and operating US LLCs.
7 articles
IRS Forms and Letters
Plain-English guides to the IRS documents LLC owners actually deal with: the SS-4 application, the CP 575 confirmation, and the 147C verification letter.
3 articles
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What is an LLC? Definition, Benefits, and How It Works
An LLC (Limited Liability Company) is a U.S. business structure that protects personal assets from business debts. Learn how LLCs work, their benefits, costs, and how to form one.
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Articles of Organization: What They Are and What They Include
Learn about the Articles of Organization, the official document that creates your LLC with the state.
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Annual Reports: Requirements and Deadlines
Understand what LLC annual reports are, which states require them, and how to stay compliant.
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How LLCs Are Taxed: A Complete Guide
Understand LLC taxation options including pass-through taxation and how to choose the best structure for your business.
10 min read
How to Open a Business Bank Account for Your LLC
What you need to open a business bank account for an LLC: the documents required, whether you need an EIN first, and how to choose a bank.
9 min read
How to Form a US LLC from Outside the United States
A complete guide for international entrepreneurs on forming and operating a US LLC from abroad.
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IRS Letter 147C: How to Get Your EIN Verification Letter
Lost your EIN confirmation? Letter 147C is the EIN verification letter banks accept. How to request one by phone, including from outside the US.
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Getting Started
New to US business formation? Start here with the fundamentals.
For International Founders
Forming a US LLC from outside the United States? These guides are for you.
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