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Why a Michigan Limited Liability Company (LLC)?

Why select a Michigan Limited Liability Company over a corporation or other business entity such as limited partnership or general partnership?  All good questions which deserve explanation and answer.  The following are some general observations concerning the benefits of forming a limited liability company (LLC) in Michigan and reasons why you may want to consider forming the Michigan LLC over other available types of entities for your business. Consider the following in deciding whether to form a Michigan limited liability company.

If you have questions about starting a Limited Liability Company, you should contact one of our corporate attorneys for a free evaluation or call 866.936.7447 (International Toll Free).

Corporate Formation Issues For Internet Entrepreneurs

Anyone beginning a new business venture or is doing business as a sole proprietorship should consider forming a limited liability company (LLC). Business formation is an important decision. The limited liability company is a blend of the best characteristics of corporations, partnerships and sole proprietorships with liability protection for the owner or owners. Listen to Traverse Legal Attorney Mark Clark in this radio interview as he discusses the reasons entrepreneurs might consider creating a limited liability company and its benefits such as the simplicity of operation, tax advantages and personal protection that it provides to the small business owner in Michigan and nationwide.

Common Limited Liability Terms & Definitions

Here is a good primer on common definitions for Limited Liability Companies in Indiana:

Indiana Civil & Business Lawyer: You Want to Start a Limited Liability Company?

Some terms you should know for LLC's:

LLC Members Insulated From Liability

Louisiana Law Blog: Limited Liability of LLC Members Affirmed

The court in Petch v. Humble, 41,301 (La.App. 2 Cir. 8/23/06) 2006 WL 2422914, --So.2d-- considered the limited scope of liability for members of a limited liability company. The plaintiffs in that case, property owners, sued a limited liability company that owned neighboring property and three members of the limited liability company. Plaintiffs claimed defendants negligently failed to obtain a stormwater permit before beginning to develop a subdivision and in failing to employ a stormwater pollution prevention plan, which allegedly resulted in damage to plaintiffs' property.

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