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The step-by-step guide to running your LLC! Your Limited Liability Company gives you everything you need to maintain the legal validity of your LLC before the courts and the IRS. It helps you approve and document important legal, tax and business decisions to create a paper trail that avoids legal trouble. The book shows you how to: prepare minutes of meetings
record important legal, tax and business decisions
handle formal recordkeeping
fill out an LLC Records Book
Your Limited Liability Company provides all the documentation you'll need, including:
minutes
written consents
checklists
over 50 ready-to-use resolutions
The 5th edition is completely updated and revised to include the latest laws and forms for all 50 states, as tear-outs and on CD-ROM.
List of Forms
Preparing for LLC Meetings
Meeting Summary Sheet
Meeting Participant List
Notice of Meeting
Acknowledgment of receipt of Notice of Meeting
Membership Voting Proxy
Certification of Mailing of Notice
LLC Minutes and Written Consents
Waiver of Notice of Meeting
Approval of LLC Minutes
Cover Letter for Approval of Minutes of LLC Meeting
Written Consent to Action Without Meeting
Standard LLC Business Resolutions
Authorization of Treasurer to Open and Use LLC Accounts
Authorization of Treasurer to Open and Use Specific LLC Account(s)
Authorization of LLC Account and Designation of Authorized Signers
Authorization of Rental of Safe Deposit Box
Adoption of Assumed LLC Name
Approval of Contract
Approval of Lease of Premises by LLC
Purchase of Real Property by LLC
Authorization of Sale of Real Property by LLC
Delegation of LLC Authority
Ratification of Contract or Transaction
Rescission of Authority
Certification of LLC Resolution
Affidavit of LLC Resolution
Acknowledgment
LLC Tax Resolutions
LLC Election of Corporate Tax Treatment
Approval of Independent Audit of LLC Financial Records
Approval of LLC Tax Year
Resolutions to Amend the LLC Articles and Operating Agreement
Approval of Amendment to Articles of Organization
Approval of Restatement of Articles of Organization
Amendment of Articles Form
Amendment of LLC Operating Agreement
Membership Resolutions
Approval of LLC Distribution
Approval of Additional Contributions of Capital by Members
Admission of New Member
Approval of Transfer of Membership
Approval of LLC Purchase of Interest of Withdrawing Member
LLC Hiring and Compensation Resolutions
Approval of LLC Hiring
Approval of Bonuses and Salary Increases
Approval of Independent Contractor Services
Appointment of LLC Officers
Authorization of Payment for Attending LLC Meetings
Annual Stipend for Attendance at LLC Meetings
LLC Indemnification and Insurance
Loans to the LLC
Authorization of Loan to LLC at Specific Terms
Authorization of Maximum Loan Amount to LLC
Authorization of LLC Representative to Borrow Funds on Behalf of LLC as Needed
Authorization of Loan Terms Secured by LLC Property
Authorization of Line of Credit
Authorization of Line of Credit With Cap on Each Transaction
Authorization of Line of Credit Secured by LLC Property Approval of Loan to the LLC
LLC Promissory Note: Installment Payments of Principal and Interest (Amortized Loan)
LLC Promissory Note: Installment Payments of Principal and Interest (Amortized Loan) Secured by LLC Property
LLC Promissory Note: Installment Payments of Principal and Interest (Amortized Loan) With Balloon Payment
LLC Promissory Note: Periodic Payments of Interest With Lump-Sum Principal Payment
LLC Promissory Note: Lump-Sum Payment of Principal and Interest on Specified Date
LLC Promissory Note: Lump-Sum Payment of Principal and Interest on Demand by Noteholder
LLC Promissory Note: Non-Uniform Schedule of Payments of Principal and Interest
Loans by the LLC
Approval of LLC Loan to Insider
Individual Promissory Note: Installment Payments of Principal and Interest (Amortized Loan)
Individual Promissory Note: Installment Payments of Principal and Interest (Amortized Loan) Secured by Property
Individual Promissory Note: Installment Payments of Principal and Interest (Amortized Loan) With Balloon Payment
Individual Promissory Note: Periodic Payments of Interest With Lump-Sum Principal Payment
Individual Promissory Note: Lump-Sum Payment of Principal and Interest on Specified Date
Individual Promissory Note: Lump-Sum Payment of Principal and Interest on Demand by Noteholder
Individual Promissory Note: Non-Uniform Schedule of Payments of Principal and Interest
Release of Promissory Note
Self-Interested Business Dealings between the LLC and Its Members or Managers
LLC Approval of Transaction Benefiting a Member or Manager
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Decide whether to form an LLC or a corporation -- the most important business decision you'll make. Your company has grown -- now it's time to upgrade your legal structure to something that will protect you and your assets, as well as provide other benefits. In other words, your business is ready to become either a corporation or a limited liability company. The question is, "Which one?" The answer isn't always clear -- but because your choice will affect the legal and tax status of your business, it's the most important question you'll need to answer. LLC or Corporation? will help you make the right choice with plain-English explanations of: the basics of business entities how each business entity protects you from personal liability profits, losses and tax treatment converting from one type of business entity to another what to do if you conduct business out of state Making the right choice will affect your bottom line in many ways -- from what you pay in taxes to your ability to seek money from investors. The book also provides conversion and formation scenarios that provide a real-world look at all the options available to you. The 3rd edition has been thoroughly and usefully updated with the latest resources for business owners, an expanded discussion on choosing the right form for your business and completely updated information regarding the tax status of small business entities....
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All the forms you need to keep your corporation valid in the eyes of the IRS and courts.
If you've taken the time to turn your business into a corporation, chances are you'd like to see it stay that way. Your business card may say "incorporated," but if the courts and the IRS think differently, it's closing time.
Because meeting minutes are the primary paper trail of a corporation's legal life, it's important to know when and how to prepare these minutes. The Corporate Records Handbook provides all the forms (plus instructions) you need, including:
Call of Meeting Meeting Participant List Notice of Meeting Certification of Mailing Acknowledgment of Receipt of Notice of Meeting Shareholder Proxy Meeting Summary Sheet Minutes of Annual Shareholders' Meeting Minutes of Special Shareholders' Meeting Minutes of Annual Directors' Meeting Minutes of Special Directors' Meeting Waiver of Notice of Meeting Approval of Corporate Minutes By Directors of Shareholders Cover Letter for Approval of Minutes of Paper Meeting Written Consent to Action Without Meeting
The Corporate Records Handbook also gives you more than 75 additional resolutions -- both as tear-outs and on CD-ROM -- to insert into your minutes. So take a few minutes and read this book -- your corporation deserves it!...
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Create a nonprofit in your state without spending big on attorney's fees!
The process of becoming a tax-exempt organization may appear intimidating, but with How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation, you can do it quickly, easily and with confidence.
This bestselling book includes complete instructions for obtaining federal 501(c)(3) tax exemption and for qualifying for public charity status with the IRS. It will help you:
complete an IRS tax-exemption application
prepare articles of incorporation
write the bylaws of your nonprofit
fill in minutes of the organizational meeting
understand your state’s specific nonprofit requirements
The 9th edition is completely updated to provide the latest federal and state rules, including brand new requirements for filling out Form 1023 and other essential IRS documents. Plus, all the forms you need can be found both as tear-outs and on the CD-ROM.
What are you waiting for? Incorporate your nonprofit and pursue your worthy cause! (20080306)...
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Form a California nonprofit and keep everything organized!
Thousands of arts groups, educators, social-service agencies and others have used this bestseller -- which provides a records binder to help keep everything organized -- to organize. It's so easy to use, anyone can do it!
With a nonprofit corporation, you gain recognition, save money, become eligible for grants, and protect your members and directors from liability. And you can do all this without an attorney.
The California Nonprofit Kit can help anyone obtain a federal 501(c)(3) tax-exemption and qualify for public charity status with the IRS. The kit provides:
line-by-line instructions for completing your application
instructions and completed sample clauses for preparing Articles of Incorporation
ready-to-use bylaws for membership and non-membership nonprofits
ready-to-use minutes for the organizational meeting
California's specific nonprofit legal and tax requirements
updated tax and legal information
all the forms you need as tear-outs and on a CD-ROM
The included corporate binder helps you keep all the necessary corporate documents and records together in one place to be filled in and referred to over during the life of your corporation. The kit also includes:
a corporate binder with index dividers to organize your documents and records
10 membership certificates
The 7th edition is completely updated to provide the latest rules and forms, which are provided as tear-outs and on CD-ROM. It's also available in a book-only format How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation in California. (20070202)...
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Everything you need to form your own LLC!
Limited liability companies provide the most flexible way of doing business: You get both the tax benefits of a partnership, and the personal protection from business debts provided to corporations.
Form Your Own Limited Liability Company provides you with the step-by-step instructions and forms you need to form an LLC in your state, without the expense of hiring a lawyer. This bestseller covers how to:
choose an LLC name
prepare and file articles of organization
decide on the best management structure
create an operating agreement
take care of ongoing legal and tax paperwork
The 6h edition has been carefully revised and updated to reflect the latest federal regulations, as well as the most current laws of all 50 states. All the forms you need are included on a CD-ROM. (20070201)...
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Set up a corporation, skip the lawyer, save money!
Incorporate Your Business lays out everything you need to know about corporate laws and regulations in your state, clearly explaining:
why and when to incorporate
what you need to know about corporate taxation
whether to elect S corporation tax status
how to incorporate an existing business
Plus, you can save thousands of dollars in attorneys' fees by incorporating a business yourself -- Incorporate Your Business guides you through each step. In the end, your business will enjoy a number of advantages, including:
Limited Liability
Incorporating your business limits personal liability for business debts -- this means owners are not normally financially liable for business debts and court judgments.
Tax Advantages
You can split business income between yourself and your corporation, thereby lowering income taxes.
Access to Capital
Corporations have better access to private venture capital than any other type of business. They are also well positioned to raise capital by selling shares to the public.
Employee Perks
The owners of a corporation who work for the business are treated as employees. They can take advantage of tax-deductible, corporate-paid benefits such as:
pension plans
stock-option and stock bonus plans
medical expense reimbursement
term life insurance coverage
and more
Incorporate Your Business provides the forms you need as tear-outs and on CD-ROM, including articles of incorporation, bylaws, minutes, stock certificates and resolutions.
The 5th edition provides the latest federal laws, plus the current laws, rules and procedures of your state....
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Get LLC answers from America's leading LLC expert.
If you run your own business, you've probably heard about limited liability companies. Business owners who operate LLCs aren't personally liable for business debts, so their personal assets are never at risk. But is an LLC right for you?
Nolo's Quick LLC provides essential information for business owners in every state. With plain English, it explains the advantages and drawbacks of forming an LLC - including limiting your personal liability.
Nolo's Quick LLC covers:
who should - and shouldn't - form an LLC how to operate an LLC without hassle choosing between a member-run or a manager-run LLC LLCs compared to corporations, partnerships and sole proprietorships how to keep your tax status simple at the start how to elect corporate tax treatment when (and if) you're ready the ongoing legal and tax paperwork that's required
Practical, concise and easy to read, the 5th edition of Nolo's Quick LLC provides the latest facts, figures and updated tax information you'll need to know about this structure for your small business....
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The forms and information you need you need to give back to the community!
Thousands of arts groups, educators, social-service agencies and others have used How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation in California to organize. It's so easy to use, anyone can do it!
With a nonprofit corporation, you gain recognition, save money, become eligible for grants, and protect your members and directors from liability. And you can do all this without an attorney.
How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation in California includes complete instructions for obtaining federal 501(c)(3) tax-exemption and for qualifying for public charity status with the IRS. It also provides:
line-by-line instructions for completing your application
instructions and completed sample clauses for preparing articles of incorporation
ready-to-use bylaws for membership and non-membership nonprofits
ready-to-use minutes for the organizational meeting
sheets with California's specific legal and tax requirements
The 13th edition is completely updated to provide the latest rules and forms, which are included as tear-outs and on CD-ROM. (20080202)...
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Nonprofit? Stay out of IRS trouble with the ultimate corporate housekeeping tool! Nearly 1.5 million nonprofit organizations are busy preserving historic sites, saving libraries, helping the homeless, greening our cities- and so much more. Yet, while some have sophisticated record-keeping systems, most nonprofits are staffed by volunteers who need help running the organization and keeping up a proper -- and legal --paper trail. Help has arrived! With Nonprofit Meetings, Minutes & Records, you'll get the all-in-one solution every nonprofiteer needs to hold meetings and document actions taken by board members. Step by step, it walks readers through: calling meetings
appointing officers
taking minutes
making resolutions
voting on proposals
adjourning meetings
working with a lawyer, if necessary, and
finding a tax adviser.
Nonprofit Meetings, Minutes & Records also provides useful tips and advice on how to do important tasks, such as organizing records, preparing meeting folders, and taking minutes. Plus, all necessary documents are included on the CD-ROM. It's everything you need to keep your nonprofit running smoothly and legally.
Meeting and Minutes Forms
Call, Notice, and Meeting Preparation Forms
Membership Roster
Meeting Summary Sheet
Call of Meeting
Meeting Participant List
Notice of Meeting
Waiver of Notice of Meeting
Acknowledgment of Receipt of Notice of Meeting
Proxy
Approval of Minutes
Minutes and Consent Forms
Minutes of the Annual Meeting of Directors
Minutes of Special Meeting of Directors
Minutes of Annual Meeting of Members
Minutes of Special Meeting of Members
Written Consent to Action Without Meeting
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Everything you need to keep your pooch (or the neighbor's) on a legal leash! America's estimated 50 million dogs are governed by many things: The stomach, the nose and the law -- laws that you as a dog owner, or as the neighbor of a dog, need to know. Every Dog's Legal Guide is a newly revised, up-to-date practical guide to the legal issues that affect dogs, their owners and their neighbors every day, including:
dog owners liability for injuries
dogs that bite or create a nuisance
animal cruelty
landlords, tenants and dogs
traveling with dogs
providing for pets at death
dealing with veterinarians
your rights when buying or selling a dog
restrictions on dangerous dogs
vaccinations, licenses and other local laws
guide, signal, service and therapy dogs
The 6th edition of Every Dog's Legal Guide is completely updated with the latest laws of your state that affect your canine....
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