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What Is DExit? DExit is a term used to describe the idea that companies would leave Delaware to incorporate in other states after Elon Musk lost his CEO pay package lawsuit in Delaware. Musk decided to reincorporate in Texas, and encouraged other companies to leave Delaware as well. Delaware has a balanced approach to management […]
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What Happens to a Single-Member LLC If the Sole Owner Dies? The Single Member LLC Operating Agreement often provides for the LLC to be liquidated upon the death of the Member. Death is often listed as an event of dissolution. However, the executor and trustee of the Member may decide that the LLC is more […]
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What Is a Loan Out Company? A self employed individual can use a Loan Out Company to turn short-term employment arrangements into independent contractor relationships. The company effectively employs the individual and “loans out” their services to the companies for which they work. Through a Loan Out Company, the individual can reduce their effective tax […]
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What Does It Mean to Incorporate? A business is formed when the formation involves an “unincorporated” entity. In other words, you do not incorporate LLCs, LPs and partnerships, you form them. When someone talks about incorporating a company, any business lawyer will tell you this means starting a corporation, not forming an LLC. With the […]
Continue Reading What Is an Umbrella LLC, Exactly? An umbrella LLC is another word for a holding company. An umbrella LLC owns other LLCs that are below it, known as subsidiaries. It effectively shelters those LLCs from cross liability in the event that future litigation results in a judgment creditor trying to collect against assets of a […]
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What Is a 501(c)3 Organization? 501(c)3 is an IRS code section that defines what qualifies as a tax exempt organization under federal law. To receive a tax determination letter from the IRS, approving the 501(c)3 status, a non-stock corporation must submit a Form 1023 or Form 1023-EZ application with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). A […]
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