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LLC or Corporation? How to Choose the Right Form for Your Business
by Attorney Anthony Mancuso
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Pages: 288
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Summary
The only book devoted to the most important business decision you'll make.
Your company has grown -- now it's time to upgrade your legal structure to something that will protect you and your assets, as well as provide other benefits. In other words, your business is ready to become either a corporation or a limited liability company.
The question is, "Which one?" The answer isn't always clear -- but because your choice will affect the legal and tax status of your business, it's the most important question you'll answer.
LLC or Corporation? will help you make the right choice with plain-English explanations of:
- the basics of business entities
- how each business entity protects you from personal liability
- profits, losses and tax treatment
- converting from one type of business entity to another
- what to do if you conduct business out of state
Making the right choice will affect your bottom line in many ways -- from what you pay for taxes, to your ability to seek money from investors. The book also provides conversion and formation scenarios that provide a real-world look at all the options available to you.
The 2nd edition is completely updated with the latest laws regarding business structures and taxes.
Press Reviews
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"Outstanding. Crystal clear, rock-solid, no-nonsense, accessible information. Great 'real life' examples without any fluff."
Small Business Opportunities
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"An in-depth guide…[which] covers all aspects of this decision."
The Midwest Book Review
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Table of Contents
Part I
1. Business Entity Basics
Why Your Choice of Entity Matters
Sole Proprietorships
General Partnerships
Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
Corporations
... And the Runners-Up: Limited Partnerships, S Corporations, and RLLPs
2. Personal Liability Concerns
How Your Choice of Business Entity Affects Personal Liability
Using Insurance to Limit Liability
3. Forming and Running Your Business
Forming and Running a Sole Proprietorship
Forming and Running a Partnership
Forming and Running a Limited Liability Company
Forming and Running a Corporation
Resources for Forming an LLC or Corporation
4. Money Issues: Taxes, Profits, Losses, and Investments
Taxes
Paying Out Profits
Startup Losses
Institutional and Venture Capital
Planning for a Public Offering
5. Doing Business Out of State
Doing Business Out of State
Qualifying to Do Business
Paying and Collecting Taxes in Other States
Lawsuits in Other States
Internet Issues
Part II
6. Converting a Sole Proprietorship to Another Entity
Converting a Sole Proprietorship to a Partnership
Converting a Sole Proprietorship to an LLC
Converting a Sole Proprietorship to a Corporation
7. Converting a Partnership to Another Entity
Converting a Partnership to a Sole Proprietorship
Converting a Partnership to an LLC
Converting a Partnership to a Corporation
8. Converting an LLC to Another Entity
Converting an LLC to a Corporation
Converting an LLC to a Sole Proprietorship
Converting an LLC to a Partnership
9. Converting, Dissolving, and Selling a Corporation
Converting a C Corporation to an S Corporation
Liquidating and Dissolving a Corporation
Selling a Corporation
10. Business Choice and Conversion Scenarios
Fast Food Fusion: A Startup Business Chooses a Business Form
Bill and Barbara Seek Investment From a Relative
Soaring Duck Designs Seeks Lower Taxes and a Structured Hierarchy
Silikonics Creates an Entity to Attract Outside Investors
The Surf Side: From Lunch Counter to LLC to Corporate Franchise
Appendix: State Website Information
Index
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