What service do you use to create an LLC?
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Michael Weis from Virginia Beach, Virginia
posted 2 months agoGood Evening,
Just curious on some feedback on who to use to create an LLC? Are websites like legalzoom the way to go or is there a more formal and desirable alternative? Thanks in advance.
Mike
Joseph Lamont Real Estate Agent from Uniondale, New York
replied 2 months agoI used incfile. I haven’t had any issues.
Scott Anderson from Birmingham, Alabama
replied 2 months agoI used LegalZoom because it was the end of the year and many local lawyers were busy. You can probably figure out how to form the LLC without a lawyer. LegalZoom was a fine experience but I was just setting up a basic 50/50 partnership with two member managers. Not sure of the cost competitiveness of LegalZoom compared to others but i had a good experience and was able to close on a deal shortly after the new year.
Grant Rothenburger Investor from Taylor Mill, KY
replied 2 months ago@Michael Weis If it is an easy structure, I just use the secretary of state website here in KY. Not sure if other states are as accessible online.
Jonathan Twombly Investor from Brooklyn, New York
replied 2 months agoOriginally posted by @Michael Weis :
Good Evening,
Just curious on some feedback on who to use to create an LLC? Are websites like legalzoom the way to go or is there a more formal and desirable alternative? Thanks in advance.
Mike
At least in New York, and I suspect elsewhere as well, forming the actual LLC just involves filling out a form and sending it in with your payment. In some places, there are publication requirements, and it's usually a good idea to hire a service for that.
The issue of lawyers comes in where the state requires you to have an LLC agreement even for a single-member LLC. Then you need to hire a lawyer or pull a file on Legal Zoom or some other similar site.
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