Nolo's Quick LLC

Limit your liability, simplify taxes with an LLC
If you run your own business as a sole proprietorship or partnership, you’ve probably heard of the advantages of limited liability companies—especially the way an LLC can protect personal assets from business debts. 
LLC expert Anthony Mancuso clearly explains how to decide whether an LLC is right for you. Learn:

the unique legal features of LLCs, including limited personal liability for owners
who should—and who shouldn’t—form an LLC
when to choose an LLC instead of a corporation, partnership, or other business form
how LLCs are taxedhow to manage multiple-owner LLCs, andwhy an LLC can be the right choice even for a debt-troubled business.Attorney Anthony Mancuso is an LLC and corporations expert and author of many Nolo books, including Form Your Own Limited Liability Company, Incorporate Your Business, and How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation. Mancuso’s books and software have helped more than 500,000 businesses and organizations get started and keep running.