Limited Liability Companies

San Mateo Business Formation Attorney

No two business endeavors are the same. Therefore, the same business structure is not appropriate for every business. As a business owner, it is your decision to make the determination of which structure to follow. However, the Law Offices of Kevin A. Taheny Inc. offers over 30 years of legal experience and can provide informative business formation advice to clients. Contact us to schedule an appointment.

Starting a Small Business

A limited liability company (LLC) is becoming a popular business structure. This is because it blends the benefits of both a corporation and a partnership:

An LLC is typically easier to form than a corporation and is usually easier to operate with more management flexibility than a partnership.
Owners of a LLC or corporation usually cannot be held personally responsible for the business actions or liabilities of the business unlike a partnership.
Many requirements for corporate maintenance are not necessary for an LLC or a partnership, such as regular meetings, or other regulatory compliance.
An LLC often has a tax advantage over a corporation because income is not taxed twice although Subchapter S corporations may reduce self employment taxes.
An LLC or corporation can have one owner unlike a partnership.

Is a Limited Liability Company the Right Business Option?

We strive to understand your business goals before making any recommendations. We work collaboratively with our clients and their accountants to determine the best business structure and proceed with forming that entity. If you are questioning if you need an attorney to form an LLC or corporation, Click here to get the facts.

When you need it done yesterday: We can offer 24-hour expedited filing and an LLC minute book with forms with overnight shipping. Our services can include completing and filing these LLC forms, ordering the LLC book and providing you with specific written instructions about operating the LLC, attending or preparing the minutes for the first meeting, drafting the operating agreement, issuing certificates of ownership etc., all of which are optional but recommended procedures or funding the LLC which is required.

For our standard services, LLC charges are $900 (including the filing service charges of $174) assuming expedited service is not required, otherwise plus $350 if 24-hour expedited and plus $95 for the LLC minute book. I will fax orders as soon as your check clears (cash or equivalent is faster), send you written instructions and an acknowledgment for your and your member's signature that I represent the LLC only. On receipt of the LLC book, I'll contact you and we'll schedule a final meeting to review my letter and the LLC book.