State LLC Laws: State-specific legislation governing LLC formation and operation. Each state has its own LLC Act or statute that determines specific requirements and procedures for LLC registration and compliance.
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations that govern how LLCs are taxed, including options for tax treatment (partnership, corporation, or disregarded entity) and compliance requirements.
Securities Laws: Federal and state securities regulations that may apply if membership interests in the LLC will be offered to investors or members.
Employment Laws: Federal and state employment regulations that must be considered if the LLC will have employees, including labor laws and workplace requirements.
Secretary of State Requirements: State-specific filing and registration requirements mandated by the Secretary of State's office for LLC formation and ongoing compliance.
State Tax Registration: Requirements for registering the LLC with state tax authorities and obtaining necessary tax permits or licenses.
Registered Agent Requirements: Legal requirements for maintaining a registered agent in the state of formation to receive legal documents and official correspondence.
Management Structure Compliance: State-specific rules governing how LLCs can be managed, either member-managed or manager-managed, and associated requirements.
Member Rights Regulations: Legal framework governing member rights, voting procedures, and obligations within the LLC structure.
Capital Contribution Rules: Regulations regarding how and what members can contribute to the LLC as capital, including cash, property, or services.
Dissolution Procedures: Legal requirements and procedures for properly dissolving an LLC, including state-specific winding up provisions.
Professional Licensing Requirements: Special regulations and licensing requirements for professional LLCs (PLLCs) in regulated industries such as law, medicine, or accounting.
