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What Is An ITIN Number?

By Matthew Dochnal July 12, 2024
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What Is An Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)? Individual Tax Identification Numbers, or ITINs, are a type of unique tax ID number assigned by the IRS to individuals who need to pay taxes in the United States, but who are not eligible for a US Social Security Number.  People who are typically eligible to obtain […]

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What Is A Subsidiary Company?

By Matthew Dochnal July 8, 2024
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What Is A Subsidiary Company? A “subsidiary company” refers to a business that is wholly or majority owned by another company. The company that owns a subsidiary is often called a “parent” or “holding” company. A subsidiary company is typically a separate business with its own team in charge of daily operations. However, the parent […]

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Why Solar Companies Should Form Delaware LLCs

By Matthew Dochnal May 28, 2024
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What Benefits Are There to Solar Companies Forming a Delaware LLC? Delaware LLCs provide real legal benefits to all types of businesses, including solar companies. Here are the top five benefits of Delaware LLCs for solar businesses: Benefit #1: Limited Liability Protection Delaware LLCs offer limited liability protection, which shields business owners’ personal assets from […]

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LLC Members and Managers: Who Are LLC Owners?

By Matthew Dochnal
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LLC Members: Who Owns an LLC? The ownership of an LLC lies with its Members, who share the ownership interest in the company. The LLC Operating Agreement acts as a contract between LLC Members, outlining the rules and responsibilities for running the company. This agreement covers several crucial aspects that define the Members’ roles and […]

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How Do Corporations Work?

By Matthew Dochnal
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What is a Corporation, Exactly? Corporations are legal business entities that are separate from the real people who own them, run them and work for them. When a business becomes a corporation, it becomes its own person.  In the eyes of the law a corporation is a separate person, different from the real people who […]

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What Is A Holding Company?

By Matthew Dochnal May 17, 2024

What Is A Holding Company, Exactly? A holding company, also called a “parent company,” is a business entity used for the sole purpose of owning and managing other companies. The point of a holding company is to keep valuable company assets legally separated from daily business activities. Holding companies typically do not have any business […]

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