How to Form a Corporation LLC Or Partnership in Illinois


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Forming a corporation, limited liability company (LLC), or partnership is easy with the help of this instructive handbook. Includes full-size, fill-in-the-blank state and Federal forms, new business checklist, tax-saving strategies, stock certificates, and member certificates. Updated annually. (Legal Reference)







Charlie's Entrepreneurial Journey


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Then Frank said something that changed my life-one of the first things he'd said in years that truly made sense to me. "Maybe you should start your own business, Chuck." He shrugged his shoulders and toyed with the closely shaved hair at his temples, the only hair remaining on his otherwise balding skull. "You're sharp, a great writer, great creative guy. You've led teams here a number of times and people seem to like you." My dread turned to confusion, even mild irritation. "Start my own business? How? I don't have any real savings, I don't manufacture anything, I don't know the first thing about running a company " I stopped as Frank put up his hand to interrupt. "Your greatest adversary is the man in the mirror." What Charlie didn't realize as he was losing his job was the amazing opportunity ahead of him. His time was now! Charlie had always dreamed of running his own business, being his own boss, and finally getting paid for his effort. In the following months Charlie built his business foundation from the ground up. Marketing, accounting, manufacturing, franchising and financing are just some of the topics Charlie tackles in his pursuit of the perfect business plan. Join Charlie on his journey of selecting a business and learn how his principles can help you in selecting your business. Now, it's my turn to challenge you-what's keeping you from starting your own business? Fear of failure? A lack of funds? No expertise? Let me tell you YOUR TIME IS NOW!




Incorporate Your Business


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"Explains the advantages, disadvantages and tax consequences of incorporation plus provides step-by-step guidance for incorporating in all 50 states. The 6th edition is updated to cover recent changes in the law, including state, federal and tax law changes"--




Guide to Limited Liability Companies


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This revised handbook provides a concise discussion of the limited liability company (LLC), the popular alternative business form for small- and medium-sized enterprises that strategically combines the pass-through tax advantages and operational flexibility of the partnership with the limited liability of the corporation. The Guide explains, in clear language, key information about the benefits available within the LLC format, and a synopsis of each state's LLC statute enables you to quickly identify relevant planning opportunities or potential pitfalls. Book jacket.




Symonds & O'Toole on Delaware Limited Liability Companies


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Symonds & O'Toole on Delaware Limited Liability Companies byrenowned experts Robert L Symonds, Jr. and Matthew J. O'Toole combinespractice-based Delaware LLC insights, completely current coverage, andup-to-date forms presented in logical order, allowing you to confidentlyrepresent your clients from start to finish. Everything you need to know aboutDelaware Limited Liability Companies is included in this one easy-to-usereference, complete with Bonus Delaware LLC Forms CD-ROM.Since the 1988 IRS ruling permitting the advantages of pass-through taxreporting, the number of Delaware Limited Liability Companies formedannually has increased at an explosive rate. Symonds & O'Toole onDelaware Limited Liability Companies provides practical evaluation ofthe Delaware Limited Liability Company, expertly analyzing the mostcurrent Delaware LLC law, as well as the underlying principles andreasoning, allowing you to master the specific issues facing Delaware LLCpractitioners today, and to find workable approaches to potentiallyproblematic Delaware LLC situations.Symonds & O'Toole on Delaware Limited Liability Companies isthe first resource to include complete coverage of all 2006 statutory changesregarding:Filings of Delaware LLC Documents with the Secretary of StateDelaware Limited Liability Company managementFundamental Transactions, including Delaware LLC mergers, conversionand consolidation of other entities into the Delaware LLC (andDelaware LLC into other entities)Everything you need to know about a Delaware Limited Liability Company isfound in this one easy-to-use reference:Expert "how to" guidance on drafting Delaware Limited LiabilityCompany agreementsExtensive Tables covering changes to the Delaware limited Liability CompanyAct and Delaware LLC case lawDelaware LLC Forms for practitioners drafted by experiencedpractitionersReliable In-Depth, Expert Coverage of all 2006 Delaware LLC statutoryamendmentsAbout Authors Robert L. Symonds Jr. and Matthew J. O'Toole:Robert L. Symonds Jr. and Matthew J. O'Toole are shareholders and directors inthe Delaware office of Stevens & LeeP.C. Both have broad experience with the structuring and use ofDelaware business entities. Mr. Symonds is one of the original drafters of theDelaware Limited Liability Company Act, and is a member of the Delaware StateBar Association's committee charged with reviewing and proposing amendments tothe Delaware Statutory Trust Act. Mr. O'Toole is a member of the Council ofthe Corporation Law Section of the Delaware State Bar Association. Mr. Symondsand Mr. O'Toole both serve on the Delaware State Bar Association's committeethat reviews and proposes amendments to Delaware's Limited Liability Companyand Partnership Statutes, and Mr. Symonds is immediate past Chair of thatcommittee.







The Startup Checklist


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25 Steps to Found and Scale a High-Growth Business The Startup Checklist is the entrepreneur's essential companion. While most entrepreneurship books focus on strategy, this invaluable guide provides the concrete steps that will get your new business off to a strong start. You'll learn the ins and outs of startup execution, management, legal issues, and practical processes throughout the launch and growth phases, and how to avoid the critical missteps that threaten the foundation of your business. Instead of simply referring you to experts, this discussion shows you exactly which experts you need, what exactly you need them to do, and which tools you will use to support them—and you'll gain enough insight to ask smart questions that help you get your money's worth. If you're ready to do big things, this book has you covered from the first business card to the eventual exit. Over two thirds of startups are built on creaky foundations, and over two thirds of startup costs go directly toward cleaning up legal and practical problems caused by an incomplete or improper start. This book helps you sidestep the messy and expensive clean up process by giving you the specific actions you need to take right from the very beginning. Understand the critical intricacies of legally incorporating and running a startup Learn which experts you need, and what exactly you need from them Make more intelligent decisions independent of your advisors Avoid the challenges that threaten to derail great young companies The typical American startup costs over $30,000 and requires working with over two dozen professionals and service providers before it even opens for business—and the process is so complex that few founders do it correctly. Their startups errors often go unnoticed until the founder tries to seek outside capital, at which point they can cost thousands of dollars to fix. . . or even completely derail an investment. The Startup Checklist helps you avoid these problems and lay a strong foundation, so you can focus on building your business.




Self-employment Tax


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Form a Partnership


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Many people dream of going into business with friends or family. What's involved in forming a partnership? How does one write a partnership agreement? This helpful book covers all the important partnership issues such as: · Financial and tax liabilities · Contributions of cash, property or services · Expanding a partnership to include others · Buyout agreements · Valuing assets Readers can take advantage of the standard partnership clauses provided or create their own customized agreement. All the forms for creating a partnership agreement are provided, both on CD-ROM and as tear-outs.