Starting a New Limited-Liability Company
An overview of the steps and considerations involved in forming a limited-liability company (LLC).
Business entities as planning tools
Limited-liability companies, corporations, and other entities can help organize ownership and management, separate business and personal affairs, plan for succession, and facilitate gifts or other transfers. The appropriate structure depends on the business, its owners, applicable law, tax considerations, and long-term goals.
Business-planning memos
These PDF memos provide general educational overviews. Use them with advice from qualified legal and tax professionals.
Starting a New Corporation: Doing It Right
An overview of forming and organizing a corporation and observing appropriate corporate procedures.
Business Succession Planning
Planning for a future change in the management and ownership of a business.
Estate Planning Using Business Entities
Using business entities for management and control, asset protection, business continuity, and estate-reduction strategies.