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Starting a limited liability company (LLC) is no simple endeavor, but permanently shutting down an LLC can be even more difficult. For one thing, it’s not an enjoyable process by any means ― you’ve poured time, money, and energy into your business, and shutting it down can be hard in several … Read more about How to Dissolve an LLC (All 50 States)

A partnership is either a formal or informal business type that allows two or more entrepreneurs to work together towards a common business goal. But not all partnerships are created equal, as there are actually several different types of partnerships that all function a bit differently. One … Read more about How to Form a Limited Partnership (All 50 States)

Starting a business is an exciting time, but it can also be somewhat overwhelming if you aren’t familiar with the process. There are quite a few requirements to keep track of, including the acquisition of business licenses. Business licensing can be a tricky process, as there’s a wide variety … Read more about How to Get Proper Business Licenses and Permits (All 50 States)

If you’re a certified professional and you want to start a corporation, chances are you’ve heard the term “professional corporation” or PC. The professional corporation shares many characteristics with traditional corporations, but with a few important distinctions. The professional … Read more about How to Form a Professional Corporation (All 50 States)

Wounded Warrior Project. Habitat for Humanity. The Humane Society. What do all these have in common? They’re nonprofits. Perhaps you’ve even made a donation to their causes. Many charitable groups elect to incorporate and become nonprofit corporations, but charities are just one type of … Read more about How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation (All 50 States)

Sometimes, a business needs to close its doors. Ending any business is hard, but the bigger the business, the harder the process can be. Dissolving a corporation, for example, is often no simple task. In general, you’ll need to file the Articles of Dissolution — much like you filed the … Read more about How to Dissolve a Corporation (All 50 States)

Starting a limited liability company (LLC) is no simple endeavor, but permanently shutting down an LLC can be even more difficult. For one thing, it’s not an enjoyable process by any means ― you’ve poured time, money, and energy into your business, and shutting it down can be hard in several … Read more about How Does Dissolving an LLC Work?

Do you need to form a business entity for a certified professional? Certain types of professions — typically including doctors, engineers, lawyers, accountants, etc. — cannot form traditional corporations, and are instead required to form professional corporations, also known as PCs. There are … Read more about Professional Corporation vs Corporation: The Difference?