Knowledge Base
Frequently Asked Questions
560 answers backed by state statutes and official government sources.
Formation Process
Can a foreigner form an LLC in California?Can a foreigner form an LLC in Delaware?Can a foreigner form an LLC in Florida?Can a foreigner form an LLC in Georgia?Can a foreigner form an LLC in Illinois?Can a foreigner form an LLC in New Jersey?Can a foreigner form an LLC in New York?Can a foreigner form an LLC in North Carolina?Can a foreigner form an LLC in Texas?Can a foreigner form an LLC in Wyoming?Can I form an LLC online in California?Can I form an LLC online in Delaware?Can I form an LLC online in Florida?Can I form an LLC online in Georgia?Can I form an LLC online in Illinois?Can I form an LLC online in New Jersey?Can I form an LLC online in New York?Can I form an LLC online in North Carolina?Can I form an LLC online in Texas?Can I form an LLC online in Wyoming?Can I start an LLC while on a visa in California?Can I start an LLC while on a visa in Delaware?Can I start an LLC while on a visa in Florida?Can I start an LLC while on a visa in Georgia?Can I start an LLC while on a visa in Illinois?Can I start an LLC while on a visa in New Jersey?Can I start an LLC while on a visa in New York?Can I start an LLC while on a visa in North Carolina?Can I start an LLC while on a visa in Texas?Can I start an LLC while on a visa in Wyoming?How do I get an EIN for my California LLC?How do I get an EIN for my Delaware LLC?How do I get an EIN for my Florida LLC?How do I get an EIN for my Georgia LLC?How do I get an EIN for my Illinois LLC?How do I get an EIN for my New Jersey LLC?How do I get an EIN for my New York LLC?How do I get an EIN for my North Carolina LLC?How do I get an EIN for my Texas LLC?How do I get an EIN for my Wyoming LLC?How long does it take to form an LLC in California?How long does it take to form an LLC in Delaware?How long does it take to form an LLC in Florida?How long does it take to form an LLC in Georgia?How long does it take to form an LLC in Illinois?How long does it take to form an LLC in New Jersey?How long does it take to form an LLC in New York?How long does it take to form an LLC in North Carolina?How long does it take to form an LLC in Texas?How long does it take to form an LLC in Wyoming?Is California a good state for an LLC?Is Delaware a good state for an LLC?Is Florida a good state for an LLC?Is Georgia a good state for an LLC?Is Illinois a good state for an LLC?Is New Jersey a good state for an LLC?Is New York a good state for an LLC?Is North Carolina a good state for an LLC?Is Texas a good state for an LLC?Is Wyoming a good state for an LLC?What is the minimum number of members for an LLC in California?What is the minimum number of members for an LLC in Delaware?What is the minimum number of members for an LLC in Florida?What is the minimum number of members for an LLC in Georgia?What is the minimum number of members for an LLC in Illinois?What is the minimum number of members for an LLC in New Jersey?What is the minimum number of members for an LLC in New York?What is the minimum number of members for an LLC in North Carolina?What is the minimum number of members for an LLC in Texas?What is the minimum number of members for an LLC in Wyoming?
Costs & Fees
Does California have a franchise tax for LLCs?Does California have a minimum franchise tax?Does Delaware have a franchise tax for LLCs?Does Delaware have a minimum franchise tax?Does Florida have a franchise tax for LLCs?Does Florida have a minimum franchise tax?Does Georgia have a franchise tax for LLCs?Does Georgia have a minimum franchise tax?Does Illinois have a franchise tax for LLCs?Does Illinois have a minimum franchise tax?Does New Jersey have a franchise tax for LLCs?Does New Jersey have a minimum franchise tax?Does New York have a franchise tax for LLCs?Does New York have a minimum franchise tax?Does North Carolina have a franchise tax for LLCs?Does North Carolina have a minimum franchise tax?Does Texas have a franchise tax for LLCs?Does Texas have a minimum franchise tax?Does Wyoming have a franchise tax for LLCs?Does Wyoming have a minimum franchise tax?How much does an LLC cost in California?How much does an LLC cost in Delaware?How much does an LLC cost in Florida?How much does an LLC cost in Georgia?How much does an LLC cost in Illinois?How much does an LLC cost in New Jersey?How much does an LLC cost in New York?How much does an LLC cost in North Carolina?How much does an LLC cost in Texas?How much does an LLC cost in Wyoming?What is the annual fee for an LLC in California?What is the annual fee for an LLC in Delaware?What is the annual fee for an LLC in Florida?What is the annual fee for an LLC in Georgia?What is the annual fee for an LLC in Illinois?What is the annual fee for an LLC in New Jersey?What is the annual fee for an LLC in New York?What is the annual fee for an LLC in North Carolina?What is the annual fee for an LLC in Texas?What is the annual fee for an LLC in Wyoming?
Taxes
Does California impose a franchise, margin, gross receipts, or minimum business tax on LLCs?Does California offer a pass-through entity tax election?Does California tax LLC income at the state level?Does Delaware impose a franchise, margin, gross receipts, or minimum business tax on LLCs?Does Delaware offer a pass-through entity tax election?Does Delaware tax LLC income at the state level?Does Florida impose a franchise, margin, gross receipts, or minimum business tax on LLCs?Does Florida offer a pass-through entity tax election?Does Florida tax LLC income at the state level?Does Georgia impose a franchise, margin, gross receipts, or minimum business tax on LLCs?Does Georgia offer a pass-through entity tax election?Does Georgia tax LLC income at the state level?Does Illinois impose a franchise, margin, gross receipts, or minimum business tax on LLCs?Does Illinois offer a pass-through entity tax election?Does Illinois tax LLC income at the state level?Does my LLC need to collect sales tax in California?Does my LLC need to collect sales tax in Delaware?Does my LLC need to collect sales tax in Florida?Does my LLC need to collect sales tax in Georgia?Does my LLC need to collect sales tax in Illinois?Does my LLC need to collect sales tax in New Jersey?Does my LLC need to collect sales tax in New York?Does my LLC need to collect sales tax in North Carolina?Does my LLC need to collect sales tax in Texas?Does my LLC need to collect sales tax in Wyoming?Does New Jersey impose a franchise, margin, gross receipts, or minimum business tax on LLCs?Does New Jersey offer a pass-through entity tax election?Does New Jersey tax LLC income at the state level?Does New York impose a franchise, margin, gross receipts, or minimum business tax on LLCs?Does New York offer a pass-through entity tax election?Does New York tax LLC income at the state level?Does North Carolina impose a franchise, margin, gross receipts, or minimum business tax on LLCs?Does North Carolina offer a pass-through entity tax election?Does North Carolina tax LLC income at the state level?Does Texas impose a franchise, margin, gross receipts, or minimum business tax on LLCs?Does Texas offer a pass-through entity tax election?Does Texas tax LLC income at the state level?Does Wyoming impose a franchise, margin, gross receipts, or minimum business tax on LLCs?Does Wyoming offer a pass-through entity tax election?Does Wyoming tax LLC income at the state level?How do I convert my LLC to an S-Corp in California?How do I convert my LLC to an S-Corp in Delaware?How do I convert my LLC to an S-Corp in Florida?How do I convert my LLC to an S-Corp in Georgia?How do I convert my LLC to an S-Corp in Illinois?How do I convert my LLC to an S-Corp in New Jersey?How do I convert my LLC to an S-Corp in New York?How do I convert my LLC to an S-Corp in North Carolina?How do I convert my LLC to an S-Corp in Texas?How do I convert my LLC to an S-Corp in Wyoming?How do I register for sales tax in California?How do I register for sales tax in Delaware?How do I register for sales tax in Florida?How do I register for sales tax in Georgia?How do I register for sales tax in Illinois?How do I register for sales tax in New Jersey?How do I register for sales tax in New York?How do I register for sales tax in North Carolina?How do I register for sales tax in Texas?How do I register for sales tax in Wyoming?What are the estimated tax deadlines for LLC owners in California?What are the estimated tax deadlines for LLC owners in Delaware?What are the estimated tax deadlines for LLC owners in Florida?What are the estimated tax deadlines for LLC owners in Georgia?What are the estimated tax deadlines for LLC owners in Illinois?What are the estimated tax deadlines for LLC owners in New Jersey?What are the estimated tax deadlines for LLC owners in New York?What are the estimated tax deadlines for LLC owners in North Carolina?What are the estimated tax deadlines for LLC owners in Texas?What are the estimated tax deadlines for LLC owners in Wyoming?What taxes does an LLC pay in California?What taxes does an LLC pay in Delaware?What taxes does an LLC pay in Florida?What taxes does an LLC pay in Georgia?What taxes does an LLC pay in Illinois?What taxes does an LLC pay in New Jersey?What taxes does an LLC pay in New York?What taxes does an LLC pay in North Carolina?What taxes does an LLC pay in Texas?What taxes does an LLC pay in Wyoming?
Compliance & Annual Requirements
Can I convert a corporation to an LLC in California?Can I convert a corporation to an LLC in Delaware?Can I convert a corporation to an LLC in Florida?Can I convert a corporation to an LLC in Georgia?Can I convert a corporation to an LLC in Illinois?Can I convert a corporation to an LLC in New Jersey?Can I convert a corporation to an LLC in New York?Can I convert a corporation to an LLC in North Carolina?Can I convert a corporation to an LLC in Texas?Can I convert a corporation to an LLC in Wyoming?Does California have a state-level BOI requirement?Does Delaware have a state-level BOI requirement?Does Florida have a state-level BOI requirement?Does Georgia have a state-level BOI requirement?Does Illinois have a state-level BOI requirement?Does New Jersey have a state-level BOI requirement?Does New York have a state-level BOI requirement?Does North Carolina have a state-level BOI requirement?Does Texas have a state-level BOI requirement?Does Wyoming have a state-level BOI requirement?How do I dissolve an LLC in California?How do I dissolve an LLC in Delaware?How do I dissolve an LLC in Florida?How do I dissolve an LLC in Georgia?How do I dissolve an LLC in Illinois?How do I dissolve an LLC in New Jersey?How do I dissolve an LLC in New York?How do I dissolve an LLC in North Carolina?How do I dissolve an LLC in Texas?How do I dissolve an LLC in Wyoming?How do I file an annual report for my LLC in California?How do I file an annual report for my LLC in Delaware?How do I file an annual report for my LLC in Florida?How do I file an annual report for my LLC in Georgia?How do I file an annual report for my LLC in Illinois?How do I file an annual report for my LLC in New Jersey?How do I file an annual report for my LLC in New York?How do I file an annual report for my LLC in North Carolina?How do I file an annual report for my LLC in Texas?How do I file an annual report for my LLC in Wyoming?How do I get a certificate of good standing in California?How do I get a certificate of good standing in Delaware?How do I get a certificate of good standing in Florida?How do I get a certificate of good standing in Georgia?How do I get a certificate of good standing in Illinois?How do I get a certificate of good standing in New Jersey?How do I get a certificate of good standing in New York?How do I get a certificate of good standing in North Carolina?How do I get a certificate of good standing in Texas?How do I get a certificate of good standing in Wyoming?How do I reinstate a dissolved LLC in California?How do I reinstate a dissolved LLC in Delaware?How do I reinstate a dissolved LLC in Florida?How do I reinstate a dissolved LLC in Georgia?How do I reinstate a dissolved LLC in Illinois?How do I reinstate a dissolved LLC in New Jersey?How do I reinstate a dissolved LLC in New York?How do I reinstate a dissolved LLC in North Carolina?How do I reinstate a dissolved LLC in Texas?How do I reinstate a dissolved LLC in Wyoming?What are the penalties for late LLC filing in California?What are the penalties for late LLC filing in Delaware?What are the penalties for late LLC filing in Florida?What are the penalties for late LLC filing in Georgia?What are the penalties for late LLC filing in Illinois?What are the penalties for late LLC filing in New Jersey?What are the penalties for late LLC filing in New York?What are the penalties for late LLC filing in North Carolina?What are the penalties for late LLC filing in Texas?What are the penalties for late LLC filing in Wyoming?What happens if my LLC is dissolved by California?What happens if my LLC is dissolved by Delaware?What happens if my LLC is dissolved by Florida?What happens if my LLC is dissolved by Georgia?What happens if my LLC is dissolved by Illinois?What happens if my LLC is dissolved by New Jersey?What happens if my LLC is dissolved by New York?What happens if my LLC is dissolved by North Carolina?What happens if my LLC is dissolved by Texas?What happens if my LLC is dissolved by Wyoming?What is the BOI reporting requirement for LLCs in California?What is the BOI reporting requirement for LLCs in Delaware?What is the BOI reporting requirement for LLCs in Florida?What is the BOI reporting requirement for LLCs in Georgia?What is the BOI reporting requirement for LLCs in Illinois?What is the BOI reporting requirement for LLCs in New Jersey?What is the BOI reporting requirement for LLCs in New York?What is the BOI reporting requirement for LLCs in North Carolina?What is the BOI reporting requirement for LLCs in Texas?What is the BOI reporting requirement for LLCs in Wyoming?What is the LLC filing deadline in California?What is the LLC filing deadline in Delaware?What is the LLC filing deadline in Florida?What is the LLC filing deadline in Georgia?What is the LLC filing deadline in Illinois?What is the LLC filing deadline in New Jersey?What is the LLC filing deadline in New York?What is the LLC filing deadline in North Carolina?What is the LLC filing deadline in Texas?What is the LLC filing deadline in Wyoming?
Naming
How do I change my LLC name in California?How do I change my LLC name in Delaware?How do I change my LLC name in Florida?How do I change my LLC name in Georgia?How do I change my LLC name in Illinois?How do I change my LLC name in New Jersey?How do I change my LLC name in New York?How do I change my LLC name in North Carolina?How do I change my LLC name in Texas?How do I change my LLC name in Wyoming?How do I check LLC name availability in California?How do I check LLC name availability in Delaware?How do I check LLC name availability in Florida?How do I check LLC name availability in Georgia?How do I check LLC name availability in Illinois?How do I check LLC name availability in New Jersey?How do I check LLC name availability in New York?How do I check LLC name availability in North Carolina?How do I check LLC name availability in Texas?How do I check LLC name availability in Wyoming?
Registered Agent
Can I be my own registered agent in California?Can I be my own registered agent in Delaware?Can I be my own registered agent in Florida?Can I be my own registered agent in Georgia?Can I be my own registered agent in Illinois?Can I be my own registered agent in New Jersey?Can I be my own registered agent in New York?Can I be my own registered agent in North Carolina?Can I be my own registered agent in Texas?Can I be my own registered agent in Wyoming?What are the registered agent rules in California?What are the registered agent rules in Delaware?What are the registered agent rules in Florida?What are the registered agent rules in Georgia?What are the registered agent rules in Illinois?What are the registered agent rules in New Jersey?What are the registered agent rules in New York?What are the registered agent rules in North Carolina?What are the registered agent rules in Texas?What are the registered agent rules in Wyoming?
Operating Agreement
Do I need an operating agreement in California?Do I need an operating agreement in Delaware?Do I need an operating agreement in Florida?Do I need an operating agreement in Georgia?Do I need an operating agreement in Illinois?Do I need an operating agreement in New Jersey?Do I need an operating agreement in New York?Do I need an operating agreement in North Carolina?Do I need an operating agreement in Texas?Do I need an operating agreement in Wyoming?
Foreign LLCs
Can I operate in California with an out-of-state LLC?Can I operate in Delaware with an out-of-state LLC?Can I operate in Florida with an out-of-state LLC?Can I operate in Georgia with an out-of-state LLC?Can I operate in Illinois with an out-of-state LLC?Can I operate in New Jersey with an out-of-state LLC?Can I operate in New York with an out-of-state LLC?Can I operate in North Carolina with an out-of-state LLC?Can I operate in Texas with an out-of-state LLC?Can I operate in Wyoming with an out-of-state LLC?How do I register a foreign LLC in California?How do I register a foreign LLC in Delaware?How do I register a foreign LLC in Florida?How do I register a foreign LLC in Georgia?How do I register a foreign LLC in Illinois?How do I register a foreign LLC in New Jersey?How do I register a foreign LLC in New York?How do I register a foreign LLC in North Carolina?How do I register a foreign LLC in Texas?How do I register a foreign LLC in Wyoming?How do I withdraw my LLC from California?How do I withdraw my LLC from Delaware?How do I withdraw my LLC from Florida?How do I withdraw my LLC from Georgia?How do I withdraw my LLC from Illinois?How do I withdraw my LLC from New Jersey?How do I withdraw my LLC from New York?How do I withdraw my LLC from North Carolina?How do I withdraw my LLC from Texas?How do I withdraw my LLC from Wyoming?
Special Features
Can husband and wife have a single-member LLC in California?Can husband and wife have a single-member LLC in Delaware?Can husband and wife have a single-member LLC in Florida?Can husband and wife have a single-member LLC in Georgia?Can husband and wife have a single-member LLC in Illinois?Can husband and wife have a single-member LLC in New Jersey?Can husband and wife have a single-member LLC in New York?Can husband and wife have a single-member LLC in North Carolina?Can husband and wife have a single-member LLC in Texas?Can husband and wife have a single-member LLC in Wyoming?Does California allow anonymous LLCs?Does California allow LLCs to issue stock?Does California allow professional LLCs (PLLC)?Does California allow series LLCs?Does California recognize common-law partnerships?Does California require LLC members to be listed publicly?Does California require LLC publication?Does Delaware allow anonymous LLCs?Does Delaware allow LLCs to issue stock?Does Delaware allow professional LLCs (PLLC)?Does Delaware allow series LLCs?Does Delaware recognize common-law partnerships?Does Delaware require LLC members to be listed publicly?Does Delaware require LLC publication?Does Florida allow anonymous LLCs?Does Florida allow LLCs to issue stock?Does Florida allow professional LLCs (PLLC)?Does Florida allow series LLCs?Does Florida recognize common-law partnerships?Does Florida require LLC members to be listed publicly?Does Florida require LLC publication?Does Georgia allow anonymous LLCs?Does Georgia allow LLCs to issue stock?Does Georgia allow professional LLCs (PLLC)?Does Georgia allow series LLCs?Does Georgia recognize common-law partnerships?Does Georgia require LLC members to be listed publicly?Does Georgia require LLC publication?Does Illinois allow anonymous LLCs?Does Illinois allow LLCs to issue stock?Does Illinois allow professional LLCs (PLLC)?Does Illinois allow series LLCs?Does Illinois recognize common-law partnerships?Does Illinois require LLC members to be listed publicly?Does Illinois require LLC publication?Does New Jersey allow anonymous LLCs?Does New Jersey allow LLCs to issue stock?Does New Jersey allow professional LLCs (PLLC)?Does New Jersey allow series LLCs?Does New Jersey recognize common-law partnerships?Does New Jersey require LLC members to be listed publicly?Does New Jersey require LLC publication?Does New York allow anonymous LLCs?Does New York allow LLCs to issue stock?Does New York allow professional LLCs (PLLC)?Does New York allow series LLCs?Does New York recognize common-law partnerships?Does New York require LLC members to be listed publicly?Does New York require LLC publication?Does North Carolina allow anonymous LLCs?Does North Carolina allow LLCs to issue stock?Does North Carolina allow professional LLCs (PLLC)?Does North Carolina allow series LLCs?Does North Carolina recognize common-law partnerships?Does North Carolina require LLC members to be listed publicly?Does North Carolina require LLC publication?Does Texas allow anonymous LLCs?Does Texas allow LLCs to issue stock?Does Texas allow professional LLCs (PLLC)?Does Texas allow series LLCs?Does Texas recognize common-law partnerships?Does Texas require LLC members to be listed publicly?Does Texas require LLC publication?Does Wyoming allow anonymous LLCs?Does Wyoming allow LLCs to issue stock?Does Wyoming allow professional LLCs (PLLC)?Does Wyoming allow series LLCs?Does Wyoming recognize common-law partnerships?Does Wyoming require LLC members to be listed publicly?Does Wyoming require LLC publication?
Asset Protection
Can a trust own an LLC in California?Can a trust own an LLC in Delaware?Can a trust own an LLC in Florida?Can a trust own an LLC in Georgia?Can a trust own an LLC in Illinois?Can a trust own an LLC in New Jersey?Can a trust own an LLC in New York?Can a trust own an LLC in North Carolina?Can a trust own an LLC in Texas?Can a trust own an LLC in Wyoming?Can an LLC file bankruptcy in California?Can an LLC file bankruptcy in Delaware?Can an LLC file bankruptcy in Florida?Can an LLC file bankruptcy in Georgia?Can an LLC file bankruptcy in Illinois?Can an LLC file bankruptcy in New Jersey?Can an LLC file bankruptcy in New York?Can an LLC file bankruptcy in North Carolina?Can an LLC file bankruptcy in Texas?Can an LLC file bankruptcy in Wyoming?Can an LLC own real estate in California?Can an LLC own real estate in Delaware?Can an LLC own real estate in Florida?Can an LLC own real estate in Georgia?Can an LLC own real estate in Illinois?Can an LLC own real estate in New Jersey?Can an LLC own real estate in New York?Can an LLC own real estate in North Carolina?Can an LLC own real estate in Texas?Can an LLC own real estate in Wyoming?Is a single-member LLC protected in California?Is a single-member LLC protected in Delaware?Is a single-member LLC protected in Florida?Is a single-member LLC protected in Georgia?Is a single-member LLC protected in Illinois?Is a single-member LLC protected in New Jersey?Is a single-member LLC protected in New York?Is a single-member LLC protected in North Carolina?Is a single-member LLC protected in Texas?Is a single-member LLC protected in Wyoming?What is the charging order protection in California?What is the charging order protection in Delaware?What is the charging order protection in Florida?What is the charging order protection in Georgia?What is the charging order protection in Illinois?What is the charging order protection in New Jersey?What is the charging order protection in New York?What is the charging order protection in North Carolina?What is the charging order protection in Texas?What is the charging order protection in Wyoming?What is the statute of limitations for LLC debts in California?What is the statute of limitations for LLC debts in Delaware?What is the statute of limitations for LLC debts in Florida?What is the statute of limitations for LLC debts in Georgia?What is the statute of limitations for LLC debts in Illinois?What is the statute of limitations for LLC debts in New Jersey?What is the statute of limitations for LLC debts in New York?What is the statute of limitations for LLC debts in North Carolina?What is the statute of limitations for LLC debts in Texas?What is the statute of limitations for LLC debts in Wyoming?
licensing
Do I need a business license for my LLC in California?Do I need a business license for my LLC in Delaware?Do I need a business license for my LLC in Florida?Do I need a business license for my LLC in Georgia?Do I need a business license for my LLC in Illinois?Do I need a business license for my LLC in New Jersey?Do I need a business license for my LLC in New York?Do I need a business license for my LLC in North Carolina?Do I need a business license for my LLC in Texas?Do I need a business license for my LLC in Wyoming?Does California allow professional LLCs for doctors and lawyers?Does Delaware allow professional LLCs for doctors and lawyers?Does Florida allow professional LLCs for doctors and lawyers?Does Georgia allow professional LLCs for doctors and lawyers?Does Illinois allow professional LLCs for doctors and lawyers?Does New Jersey allow professional LLCs for doctors and lawyers?Does New York allow professional LLCs for doctors and lawyers?Does North Carolina allow professional LLCs for doctors and lawyers?Does Texas allow professional LLCs for doctors and lawyers?Does Wyoming allow professional LLCs for doctors and lawyers?
management
How do I add a member to my LLC in California?How do I add a member to my LLC in Delaware?How do I add a member to my LLC in Florida?How do I add a member to my LLC in Georgia?How do I add a member to my LLC in Illinois?How do I add a member to my LLC in New Jersey?How do I add a member to my LLC in New York?How do I add a member to my LLC in North Carolina?How do I add a member to my LLC in Texas?How do I add a member to my LLC in Wyoming?How do I transfer LLC ownership in California?How do I transfer LLC ownership in Delaware?How do I transfer LLC ownership in Florida?How do I transfer LLC ownership in Georgia?How do I transfer LLC ownership in Illinois?How do I transfer LLC ownership in New Jersey?How do I transfer LLC ownership in New York?How do I transfer LLC ownership in North Carolina?How do I transfer LLC ownership in Texas?How do I transfer LLC ownership in Wyoming?What are the LLC management structure options in California?What are the LLC management structure options in Delaware?What are the LLC management structure options in Florida?What are the LLC management structure options in Georgia?What are the LLC management structure options in Illinois?What are the LLC management structure options in New Jersey?What are the LLC management structure options in New York?What are the LLC management structure options in North Carolina?What are the LLC management structure options in Texas?What are the LLC management structure options in Wyoming?