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Business Name vs. Trade Name

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A business name is the official, legal name of the business entity, be it a partnership, LLC, or Corporation. You use your business name on government forms and applications. Limited partnerships, LLCs, and corporations establish their legal names when registering the business structure. The legal name is part of your articles of incorporation. Sometimes, a […]

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Removing an LLC Member

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The easiest way change the LLC structure is to have the leaving members consent to terminate their status as members, then amend or draft a new LLC Operating Agreement deleting their names. You should review the filings with the secretary of state to make sure none of the removed partners signed any. If they did, […]

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Questions to Consider When Writing an LLC Operating Agreement

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Here are some questions to consider before starting your LLC and forming your Operating Agreement. Start Up: How much money is each member contributing to starting the business? Will someone contribute more? What if you need more money? Will you open the doors to outside investment? Will the members contribute more money? What is each […]

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How Do I Form an LLC in Maryland?

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To form an LLC in Maryland your attorney should first file Articles of Organization and a $120 filing fee by mail, or on-line, with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation. The Articles of Organization must include the following information: 1) LLC name and address; 2) Purpose of LLC; 3) Registered agent’s name, address and […]

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What is an LLC?

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An LLC, which stands for Limited Liability Company, is a type of business entity that offers limited liability protection for its ownership and management. They are a type of business entity designed by the states to combine the limited liability protection offered by a corporation, with the “pass-through” single tax status offered by a partnership. […]

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