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Benefits of Limited Liability Company
What are some benefits of forming as a Limited Liability Company?
If you are interested in owning a business, forming as a Limited Liability Company, or LLC, may be a good choice. LLCs give owners the advantage or limited liability, which protects their personal assets, flexible management giving owners and managers the ability to conduct business with fewer restrictions, and flexibility with tax status.
Due to providing limited liability protection, the personal assets of its members will be protected from the company’s liabilities and debts. This means that should a business fall to legal or financial trouble, creditors may only purpose the company’s assets rather than its member’s personal assets. LLCs offer flexible management options because it can be operated through its members or by managers. This flexibility allows owners to run their business locally or for the business to span throughout the area. Another benefit is that LLCs are a pass-through entity, meaning that the company gains, losses, income, deductions, credits, and other tax areas are placed upon the members. The members would then report those items on their personal income tax returns and are taxed at individual rates.
To learn more about if an LLC is right for you, you may reach out to a legal or tax professional to receive advice tailored to your wants and needs.
