LLC naming rules in Washington, D.C. specify that the name must include 'Limited Liability Company,' 'LLC' or 'L.L.C.' within it. Certain terms are off-limits, especially those that may give the ...

A lot of readers ask me how to set up an LLC or a corporation, and that’s a common question I get from clients, as well. Here are some basic steps to setting up an LLC or corporation. 1. File your ...

It can be surprisingly easy to set up a limited liability company, or LLC, if you’re looking to use the legal structure to make investments. And that’s what a few enterprising individuals are doing to ...

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An LLC, or limited liability company, is a popular business structure because it legally separates the business from its owners, shielding them from personal liability. LLC members can also enjoy tax ...