Articles in this category cover the laws governing how businesses are formed, structured, and operated, including corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and nonprofits. Topics include entity selection and formation, governance and fiduciary duties, ownership and equity, compliance and recordkeeping, contracts and disputes, and mergers, acquisitions, and dissolution.
Florida LLCs can elect S corporation tax status by filing IRS Form 2553—typically within 75 days of formation or by March 15 for a calendar-year entity—without changing the LLC under Florida law. In 2026, the biggest risks are late/invalid elections, ineligible ownership, and payroll and accounting missteps that invite IRS reclassification. This article explains the […]
Forming a Series LLC in Texas in 2026 typically costs $300 to file a Certificate of Formation with the Texas Secretary of State, plus any registered agent and drafting fees. Texas allows “protected series” under the Texas Business Organizations Code, but liability separation depends on strict statutory formalities and clean bookkeeping. This article explains the […]
Texas allows a Series LLC under the Texas Business Organizations Code, enabling one “master” LLC to create multiple protected series under a single filing. For Texas entrepreneurs and investors, the structure can reduce administrative friction while helping isolate liabilities across properties, projects, or business lines. This guide explains eligibility, step-by-step formation and filings, asset segregation […]
Corporate bylaws are a corporation’s written internal rules that govern management, meetings, voting, and decision-making. They outline how directors and officers act, how shareholders meet, and how key actions are approved. This article explains what bylaws cover, how they differ from articles of incorporation, and why they’re essential. Corporate bylaws are the internal rules that […]
A partnership is a business entity owned by two or more people (2+ partners) who share profits, losses, and management. Partners pool skills and resources under a partnership agreement or state default rules, creating shared duties and liability. This article explains partnership basics, types, and key legal and tax considerations. A partnership is a business […]
