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Limited Liability Corporations
What is limited liability?
Limited liability means that the owner of the business is not personally liable for the debts or obligations of the business. Choosing the correct business formation can help protect your assets in the case of debt, a lawsuit or a claim against your business.
How long will it take?
You are organized as soon as the Articles of Organization are filed with the Georgia Secretary of State. Generally, you will have all of the documentation and have your LLC set up in around three weeks.
Prior to filing the Articles of Organization, there are three things that need to be finished. First, the availability of the corporate name must be verified by the Secretary of State. Second, your approval of the Confirmation of Order is needed. (This step is quicker if you provide us with a fax number and respond as soon as possible.) Third, payment must be filed via check or credit card.
Obtaining a Federal Employer Identification Number
You obtain a FEI number by completing an SS-4 application and faxing or mailing it to the IRS as soon as possible as the final approval of the corporate name by the Georgia Secretary of State.
If you are organizing an existing business you will need to apply for a new number, however, if you are forming an LLC from an existing partnership, you can use your current FEI number.
Should I incorporate or set up an LLC?
There are advantages to both business structures, and owners should carefully consider what will be most beneficial to their business before reaching a decision. Keep in mind that LLC owners can elect for the IRS to tax the business as a sole proprietorship, partnership, or C or S corporation.
Advantages of an LLC:
- No limit on the number of owners
- Profit and loss are passed through the owner’s individual tax returns
- No annual meeting or minute book requirements
Disadvantages of an LLC:
- Cannot issue stock
- Cannot engage in corporate income splitting to lower tax liability
Advantages of a Corporation:
- May issue shares of a stock to attract investors
- Corporate income splitting may help lower overall tax liability
Disadvantages of a Corporation:
- Double taxation of corporate profits and shareholder dividends
- Must hold annual meetings and record minutes
- S Corporations have restrictions on the number of owners
Georgia Areas We Serve
Coleman Legal Group, LLC handles cases in the following cities and communities: Atlanta, Alpharetta, Roswell, Johns Creek, Milton, Cumming, Marietta, Sandy Springs, Woodstock, Kennesaw, Gainseville, Norcross, Lawrenceville, Midtown, Inman Park, Duluth, Buckhead, Dunwoody, Vinings and Smyrna.
Give us a call at 770-609-1247 to arrange a confidential consultation with one of our attorneys.
Georgia Areas We Serve
Coleman Legal Group, LLC handles cases in the following cities and communities: Atlanta, Alpharetta, Roswell, Johns Creek, Milton, Cumming, Marietta, Sandy Springs, Woodstock, Kennesaw, Gainseville, Norcross, Lawrenceville, Midtown, Inman Park, Duluth, Buckhead, Dunwoody, Vinings and Smyrna.
Our attorneys frequently handle cases for clients residing in the following counties: Fulton, Gwinnett, Forsyth, Cobb, DeKalb, Henry, Cherokee, Douglas, Carroll, Coweta, Paulding, Bartow, Hall, Barrow, Walton, Newton, Rockdale, Henry, Spalding, Fayette and Clayton.
Our main office is located in Alpharetta Georgia at: 5755 North Point Parkway, Suite 51, Alpharetta, Georgia 30022. We also have offices conveniently located at:
| Alpharetta Georgia North Point Park 5755 North Point Parkway Suite 51 Alpharetta, GA 30022 Phone: 770-609-1247 | Map | Atlanta Georgia Colony Square 1201 Peachtree Street, 400 Colony Square, Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30361 Phone: 770-609-1247 | Map |
| Dunwoody, Sandy Springs GA 400, Atlanta Georgia 1200 Abernathy Rd Building 600 Atlanta, GA 30328 Phone: 770-609-1247 | Map | Cumming Georgia The Avenue Forsyth 410 Peachtree Parkway Building 400, Suite 4245 Cumming, GA 30041 Phone: 770-609-1247 | Map |
| Johns Creek, Duluth GA 11555 Medlock Bridge Road Suite 100 Johns Creek, GA 30097 Phone: 770-609-1247 | Map | Duluth Georgia Sugarloaf 2180 Satellite Boulevard Suite 400 Duluth, GA 30097 Phone: 770-609-1247 | Map |
| Kennesaw Georgia TownPark Center 125 TownPark Drive Suite 300 Kennesaw, GA 30144 Phone: 770-609-1247 | Map | Lawrenceville Huntcrest 1755 North Brown Road Suite 200 Lawrenceville, GA 30043 Phone: 770-609-1247 | Map |
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