What is an LLC?

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The legal business form of the LLC, or Limited Liability Company, offers the advantages of several other traditional business forms. A LLC has the advantages of a corporation's limited liability, but avoids double taxation like a partnership or sole proprietorship. Like a corporation, the LLC can also have an endless amount of shareholders, called members. Unlike a corporation however, if a member dies, files for bankruptcy, or otherwise leaves the LLC, the company is dissolved. For hundreds of years, limited liability has been a main goal of some business forms, but since the Illinois legislature enacted laws authorizing its formation, the modern LLC has become more and more popular.

Can My Business Be Formed as an LLC?

Businesses in Illinois may organize using whatever form they choose. The office of the Secretary of State is the organization that accepts filings by those who want to open LLC's. Fees are regularly charged for opening LLC's, however, and Illinois law determines the costs for creating LLC's. When deciding whether to form a LLC, you should consider which laws would apply to your company. Although it might take some time to find, choosing the right business structure for your company will lead to increased profitability.

Can I Change the Form of My Business to an LLC?

Changing business forms in Rock Island can be done if a company's situation meets specific conditions. Conversion to a LLC is possible if Illinois law permits it in your situation.

How Can an Attorney Help?

The decision of whether to form or convert to a LLC is best considered with the advice of local Lawyers practicing business law in Illinois.

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Life in Rock Island

Rock Island is home to about 41,000 people. It is considered part of Illinois's "Quad Cities," and is located along the Mississippi River. Its neighbors include Moline, East Moline, Davenpor, and Bettendorf.

Some great sites for visitors include Black Hawk State Historic Site, Jumer's Casino Hotel, Broadway Historic District, Hauberg Civic Center, Longview Park Conservatory and Gardens, Quad City Botanical Center, and Rock Island Arsenal.

Some of Rock Island's top employers include the health care system, the school district, Augustana College, Performance Food Group, Modern Woodmen of America, YRC Worldwide, Dohrn Transfer Company, and Norcross Safety Products.

Alongside these employers, Rock Island is also home to many attorneys that practice in law offices and small firms. These attorneys are trained in many legal fields and focus on providing excellent, yet personalized, legal services.

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