SINCE 1974
What is an LLC, Exactly? An LLC (Limited Liability Company) is a business structure that protects its owners (known as members) from personal liability for business debts, shielding personal assets like homes and savings. A Delaware LLC offers flexibility and privacy when structuring the ownership and management. LLC Members have much freedom of contract to […]
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What Is a Corporate Secretary? A Corporate Secretary is one of three essential senior officer positions typically found within a corporation. Along with the President and Treasurer, the Corporate Secretary rounds out the core officer positions that a company appoints when initially incorporating. The Corporate Secretary works closely with c-suite executives and the Board of […]
Continue Reading Is A Non-Stock Corporation a Non-Profit? A non-stock corporation is not a non-profit by default. Forming a non-stock corporation is just the first step to becoming a non-profit. An organization must have additional filings approved by the IRS to be granted 501(c)(3) tax exempt status. A non-profit organization does not have any stock by definition. […]
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What Is An LLC Membership Certificate? LLC membership certificates look like stock certificates issued by a corporation, however, they do not function in the same way. The certificate lists the name of an LLC member and details their ownership interest in the company. The law does not require LLCs to issue membership certificates. This […]
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What Is A Certificate of Incumbency? A Certificate of Incumbency is an internal company document that provides details about the company’s leadership at a moment in time. Certificates of Incumbency are particularly useful for verifying authorized people within a company during processes like opening bank accounts or securing financing. For corporations, the Certificate of Incumbency […]
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Reasons to Form an LLC #1) Personal Asset Protection: The primary reason why business owners form LLCs is to protect their personal assets. When you form an LLC, it establishes your business as a separate legal entity, which protects your personal assets – like your home, car, and personal bank accounts – from business-related debts […]
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