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The Best States to Form an LLC
Choosing an entity type is one of the first steps to starting a business. Limited liability companies, or LLCs, are a popular option for entrepreneurs nationwide.
Unlike other entity structures, LLCs can be formed in any state, regardless of your company’s physical presence. With 50 options to consider, choosing the best state to form your LLC can feel a bit overwhelming.
Some states offer significant financial advantages compared to others. But do those benefits outweigh the drawbacks?
This guide will take a closer look at the best states to form an LLC and ultimately help you determine the best state of formation for your business.
Foreign LLCs vs. Domestic LLCs
If you form an LLC in your state of residence (your home state), it’s known as a domestic LLC.
When you form an LLC somewhere other than your home state, you’re required to register that business as a foreign LLC in your home state. To be clear, the term “foreign” has nothing to do with a business being owned by a non-US resident or outside the US. It just means that the company is doing business outside of its home state.
Why is this important?
Starting an LLC in another state might require you to form two LLCs—one in the state of formation and another in your home state.
For example, let’s say you live in Indiana but want to form an LLC in Wisconsin. You’d have to register that company as a foreign LLC in Indiana to do business in your home… Read More
An Essential 7-Point EOFY Checklist For Small Business Owners
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Believe it or not, the End of Financial Year (EOFY) is upon us.
For small business owners, like you and me, there are a lot of moving parts you need to be aware of.
Not only are you due to create yearly financial statements, but you’re obliged to pay taxes, claim deductions, and submit relevant documentation to the government.
It’s also a great time to take stock (literally) of your business operations and assets so you can adjust and reset for the new financial year.
I recently read a useful eBook from Fiverr that helps you and I “Get Set Up For Success” when it comes to the EOFY. Here’s the 7-point checklist I created for myself after reading it – feel free to use it too!
1. Does your website need a refresh?
Website design trends come and go in a similar way to fashion. If you take your finger off the pulse for too long, your website will be outdated and potential customers will be turned off.
I’m not just talking about the aesthetics of your website either, such as the colors you use and the configuration of … Read More
Is Your Case Study Worth Your Customers’ Time? Prove It
When you want to build trust with your audience, the burden of proof is on you. So does it make sense to gate your case studies? The latest Unsolicited Advice from Andrew Davis may lead you to rethink your position. Continue reading →
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7 Strategies for Bulletproof SEO Content
Many factors come into play when creating optimized content. Some are well known and others are unexpected choices. Here are seven that encompass both categories to do your SEO better. Continue reading →
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