State law stablishes several categories under which business entities can be formed. Sole Proprietorship, Partnership (General or Limited), Limited Liability Companies (LLC) and Corporations (S or C) are some of the options entrepreneurs have to give legal form to their business in the state of Florida. Each have distinctive characteristics on their tax treatment and legal procedures. The decision of what kind of entity form affects the daily operations and investments opportunities for the business, hence the importance of selecting the entity that can better serve the business model and the owners.
Taking a closer look to the singularities of the mentioned categories, with an emphasis on their high-level differences, Corporation and
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The major disadvantage of the previously mentioned forms of organization is that they do not allow to raise capital by offering IPO. The C corporation is the only type of entity that is suitable for an IPO, but subject to more regulatory screening and have double taxation, this form of organization is created by filling the article of incorporation with the state.
In my opinion a Limited Liability Company is the best option considering the initial stages of the business, the characteristics of the owners and the extend of the operations. The Limited Liability Company will allow them flexibility on their arrangements under the flexible statute which allows the members “to alter those dissolution and transferability provisions by agreement”. This form of organization also limits the liability of the owners, since the company is considered a separate legal entity, creditors won’t have claims to their personal assets if the business default on payment. Another important advantage of selecting this form of organization is that the owners have taxation flexibility, “the check the box regulations allow substantial leeway in choosing the method by which the LLC can be taxed” [Treas Reg §301.7701-3]
The Limited Liability Corporation would the right starting point for the organization, however, if new opportunities present itself to expand
As a hybrid of partnerships and corporations, LLC’s provide limited liability for debts and flexibility to be taxed as a partnership or corporation (Staring and Naming a Business Presentation, 2012, Slide 5). Some specific advantages include being empowered authorities in the management of the business, diversity of members, limited liability, pass-through taxation, and less paperwork (appreciated by many). A drawback of this business structure is the need for a tailored operating agreement that specifies the specific needs of the
Formation of a partnership and the formation of a corporation have varying procedures and difficulties associated with them.
There are three types of business entities: sole proprietorship, partnerships, and corporations. Sole proprietorships are businesses owned by an individual person. They are easy to form, but are not taxed. Instead the individual business owner is taxed on any monies acquired on behalf of the business (Kubasek, 2012. Partnerships are businesses that are owned by more than one individual owners. The big thing about partnerships is that each partner is personally responsible for the acts of the other partners in the business . (Kubasek, 2012 Corporations are businesses owned by multiple people to include shareholders (Kubasek, 2012). They can sue and be sued and are subject to a host of rules and regulations set forth by the government.
The organizational forms a company might have as it evolves from a start-up to a major corporation are: sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations. The advantages of a sole proprietorship are that is is easily and inexpensively formed; is subject to few government regulations and it’s income is not
I think a partnership is the best business organization for a company. A Partnership consists of two or more individuals in business together. Normally, all general partners have an equal voice in management. Partnerships have many advantages, for example, Partnerships are relatively easy to form; No corporate income taxes. Partnerships declare income by filing a partnership income tax return. Yet the partnership pays no taxes when this partnership tax
A limited liability company consists of a single owner, or sometimes more than one owner, and are not taxed as separate business entities. All profits and losses pass through the business to those who own the company. Owners must report profits and losses on their personal tax return filing as a corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship. If the LLC is ran by a single owner, they file a 1040 Schedule C form as a sole proprietor. Partners file a 1065 form consisting of a partnership, and a form 1120 is filed if the LLC is filing as a corporation. The LLC must be registered such as the State Corporation Commission, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, or the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. The great thing about an LLC is that the owner has freedom in management. The owner is able to run the organization as they see fit not answering to anyone,
Limited Liability Company (LLC) combines the tax advantages of a partnership with the limited liability aspects of a corporation. LLC’s are governed by the Uniform Limited Liability Company Act (ULLCA). All members of the LLC enjoy limited liability unless there is serious misconduct is committed by said member(s), or a member fails to follow through on an obligation. All this should be outlined in your preformation contract. You will have more flexibility with taxation and options on how to manage the company. It would be advisable to also have an Operating Agreement. This will dictate how management will be hired and fired, division of profits, how to transfer interest in the event a member chooses to opt out or dies. What steps to take in the event of dissociation of a partner, and if it causes the dissolution of the LLC. Most importantly how the members vote in the LLC. The weight of the members vote is in accordance with the member’s capital
I find the Limited Liability Partnership to be the best form of organization for your
The last of the four types includes the limited liability company, also known as a LLC. An LLC is an unincorporated form of business that carries characteristics of all of the other three forms of business. An LLC can choose to be taxed as a partnership, the owners can manage the business, and the owners have limited liability for debts and obligations of the partnership. LLC’s are
Besides the sole proprietorship after reading I learned about three basic types of business organizations known as limited liability (LLC), partnership, and corporation. Sole proprietorship is a “business owned and operated by a single person. The business has no separate legal existence from its owner.” (Rogers, 2012) In the textbook it said “Partnership is an association of two or more competent persons to carry on a business as co-owners for profit. The business itself is not a legal entity.” (Rogers, 2012) The law says competent means a partner having contractual capacity and a partnership where each partners simultaneously a principle and agent. You can partner up with a minor but be wise to emancipation or be cautions because minors can void partnership agreements. Partners of a business are owners and managers automatically unless specified otherwise by partners but according to the law they presume equal rights. “Note that while there can be unprofitable partnerships, there is no such thing as a nonprofit partnership. The partners must intend to make a profit.” (Rogers, 2012)
When choosing a business structure, it is important to understand the kind of liability that you might face. For example, in the case of Jeb and Josh their business venture is very risky, they should choose a business form that minimizes any potential personal liability. I think that a limited liability company (LLC) allows them the maximum protection for their personal assets without the formalities of corporate bylaws, directors and shareholders.
Waller, J. (2012). Business Formation Benefits and Risks: LLC most flexible, corporation most protective. Alaska Business Monthly, 28(6), 20.
In setting up a new business the first step is setting up the best business structure for the need of the business. There are many different things that need to be looked at in order to determine the correct entity that will be used. Will there be partners is a big question in this determination, another questions which is the most correct for the business legally. Another consideration needs to be the legal liability as well as the tax liabilities in considering the best choice for the entity of the business.
Liability: The name of this form of business accurately describes one of its greatest advantages: limited liability. LLC’s share the same limits of liability afforded to corporations. Our owners are limited in personal liability since the company and the owners are separate legal entities: just as in a corporation. However, each of our founding members is willing and able to assume personal liability for financial funding. Waiving the veil of financial liability protection is allowed under state LLC rules (Small Business - Chron.com, 2015)
Limited liability companies are the popular new choice for business start-ups. The "LLC" has only been in existence for roughly 26 years and there are some definite pros and cons.