Can a Delaware Series LLC Operate in Other States?

By John L. Williams July 27, 2026
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Can a Delaware Series LLC Do Business in Other States? A Delaware Series LLC is able to do business in any state. However, it is not abundantly clear whether each state will afford a Delaware Series LLC the same liability protections provided by the Delaware LLC Act. States generally cannot discriminate against business entities from […]

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5 Steps to Form a Registered Series

By John L. Williams
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How to Establish a Delaware Registered Series: 5 Steps Establishing a Delaware Registered Series involves forming a Delaware Series LLC with a few additional steps. Step 1: File A Certificate of Formation The first step is to form a Delaware Series LLC by filing a Certificate of Formation with the Delaware Secretary of State. The […]

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What Are Separate Series Agreements and Do I Need Them?

By John L. Williams
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What Are Separate Series Agreements in a Series LLC? A Separate Series Agreement is essentially a mini-Operating Agreement for an individual protected series under a Series LLC. These Agreements are private contracts signed by the Members of a Series LLC who are also Members associated with that particular protected series. A Series LLC is able […]

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Should I use a Series LLC, Multiple LLCs, or an Umbrella LLC?

By IncNow July 11, 2022

Umbrella LLC Advantages: The business entity is already created; Lower overhead costs (one annual fee instead of multiple); Less oversight is required to keep assets separate since they are held within the same company; Having multiple “incubators” for business lines can accelerate innovation, experimentation, and growth through diversification; Better suited for activities that are low […]

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How does a Delaware Series LLC File Beneficial Ownership Information Under the Corporate Transparency Act?

By IncNow June 25, 2021
Corporate Transparency Act

What is the Corporate Transparency Act? The Corporate Transparency Act is new legislation that requires all small business entities to file “beneficial ownership” information (BOI) with FinCEN. A beneficial owner is an individual who directly or indirectly has “substantial control” over a company and/or owns at least 25% of a company’s ownership interests. The CTA […]

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Should I Set Up an LLC Holding Company?

By IncNow May 7, 2021
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How you can protect your businesses from the liabilities of your other businesses Does a D.B.A. offer you any legal protection? Are there alternatives to setting up a separate LLC for each business or property? If you have multiple LLCs, it’s only natural to wonder if you should set up an LLC holding company. In order to determine […]

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