How do I start a business in the US?

Onal Gallant & Partners
2 min readSep 3, 2019

The best way to start a business in America is to form a limited liability company mostly known as LLC.For individuals looking for opportunities to start a business in the US, forming an LLC-type company is one of the fast solutions. LLC is a specific business & membership structure in the US. Owners and members of the company are not individually responsible for the debts and liabilities of LLC.That means, the company profit and loss cannot exceed the amount invested in the partnership. Hence, in case of a bankruptcy, the personal assets of the owners/members are still safe.

Essential Steps of Forming an LLC

LLCs in the US are corporate structures controlled by the state laws. Main procedures and regulations of forming an LLC company mostly vary from state to state; however, some application steps are the same for all states. Some essential steps are listed below:

· The first step to select a name or a title that complies with the state law. It is important to emphasize here that the title/name of an LLC must not have the same title/name as other companies registered in the state. Moreover, the name/title you selected must not violate the trademark rights law of the US. The following article might be helpful to get more information on trademark: Trademark Registration at a Glance| Things to Know| Tips for Approval.

· Articles of Organizations of the LLC should be prepared by the owner and submit to the relevant department of the state. Some useful information can be found on U.S. Small Business AdministrationWebsite. When the articles of organization are completed, the filing fees must be paid, in most cases $100.

· Certain licenses and permits such as a business license, an employer identification number(EIN number), or sellers’ permit must be obtained. Business license is called as tax registration certificate in some states. Having support from a subject-area firm would make the process less stressful for you, because the application steps are very complex and requirements vary by the state.

Having support from a subject-area firm would make the process less stressful for you.

Get Professional Support in the Process of Starting a Business in the US

Starting a business and forming an LLC in the US is not a massive hurdle; however, it often become quite stressful due to the very complex application process. Because it is much more than a simple online registration. There are numerous procedures to be fulfilled To conduct the process without stress, it would be helpful to get a professional law firm or consulting office.

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Onal Gallant & Partners
Onal Gallant & Partners

Written by Onal Gallant & Partners

With offices in New York City, New Jersey, and Texas, we advise businesses and individuals on Corporate and Immigration Law, Business Law, and Real Estate Law.

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