Garner, Ginsburg & Johnsen, P.A. Law Offices

Working with Our LLC Formation Attorneys

Limited liability companies are still a relatively new concept, dating to the late 1970s. Forming an LLC is now an available option in all 50 U.S. states, and they are popular because their structure provides flexibility and limited liability protection to business owners, granting them some personal protection from liability and debt.

Want to know how to get started? View the information below, then contact our LLC formation attorneys to request your no-obligation consultation.

What is the first step in the formation of an LLC?

There’s a handful of things that need to be done to form your limited liability company. They are:

• Choose a business name that meets legal requirements in the state you are registering your company in.
• Pick your registered agent, the person within your organization who will receive all legal and official documents related to your LLC.
• Get your state’s document for articles of organization, which may be called a certificate of formation or something similar, depending on the state you live in. In Minnesota, the form is called articles of organization.
• Provide the correct documentation, sign it, and file your articles of organization within your state.
• Draft an operating agreement that outlines how your LLC will operate once formed.

What is required to form an LLC?

What’s required varies slightly from state to state, which can make forming an LLC on your own challenging. Our LLC formation attorneys can determine what you require, and share best practices and legal counsel that satisfies your business needs. For example, many states do not require LLCs to create or file an operating agreement, but for business owners aimed at growth within their companies, it’s important to ensure you have this documentation so that any partners understand their responsibilities and legal rights. Having an operating agreement can also help mitigate risk of personal liability.