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Vincent Gizzi
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LLC online or through an attorney?

Vincent Gizzi
  • New to Real Estate
  • Owensboro, KY
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What's the difference of getting an LLC through an attorney versus applying for an LLC on your states website or through sites like legalzoom.com?

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Sean Morrison
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Sean Morrison
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LegalZoom is sufficient for setting up a single-member LLC without any variations. But they provide standard documents for all businesses, whether you are a florist, a manufacturer, or a real estate holding company. That doesn't really address your needs or your unique liabilities. Filing with the state is easy, and you can absolutely do it yourself if you don't need anything special. The real kicker is your operating agreement and how you manage the business going forward, as @Kenneth Garrett pointed out. And if you have a partner or want to bring on an investor, you absolutely need some pro help with that part.

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