Incorporation Specialist Blog

What Is A Tax ID? A tax identification number (tax ID) is a nine-digit number issued for your business by the IRS. Think of a tax ID as a social security number for your business. Your tax ID number is often used for identification, and the IRS uses this number to administer tax laws. What […]

Are there shareholders in an LLC? Limited Liability Companies do not have stock or bylaws. In fact, LLCs have almost no features of corporations. LLCs are known in legal circles as “unincorporated entities” because they are creatures of contract, rather than corporations which are creatures of statute. But what does it mean to be a […]

What Is a Certified B Corporation? Certified B Corporations are for-profit entities that exhibit world-class standards for sustainability, transparency and accountability. These standards are audited periodically by the independent industry standard organization, B Lab.  B Corp Certification can be likened to Fairtrade or USDA organic certification for products such as bananas or milk. The difference […]

What is A DUNS Number? DUNS stands for the “Data Universal Numbering System”. The DUNS Number was created by data services company Dun & Bradstreet (D&B), and is designed to mimic the personal credit reporting system but for commercial businesses. Lenders widely recognize the system as the universal standard for establishing the creditworthiness of companies. […]

We often get questions about LLC stockholders, bylaws, stock certificates, directors, minutes and sometimes a Limited Liability “Corporation.” It’s understandable to have questions about how LLCs are structured and operate. Here’s what you need to know. Do LLCs have stock? Typically, “stock” is not the term used for LLC ownership shares. In most LLCs, the […]