The Limited Liability Company, or LLC, is a business structure that combines the benefits of many traditional business forms. A LLC has the advantages of a corporation's limited liability, but avoids double taxation like a partnership or sole proprietorship. An LLC can also have an endless amount of shareholders, like a corporation. However, the LLC is dissolved if one of those members dies or files for bankruptcy. Limited liability has traditionally been a primary goal of many business forms, but since the legislature authorized it in Virginia, the modern LLC has become increasingly popular.

Can My Business Be Formed as an LLC?

Businesses in Virginia 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. However, there can be an additional fee required for forming your LLC, determined by Virginia laws that govern the formation and actions of 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?

Businesses in Bridgewater may change their forms in specific circumstances. Whether a business may convert to a LLC or not is determined by Virginia law.

How Can an Attorney Help?

A lawyer versed in Virginia business law will be able to advise you of the advantages and costs for forming and maintaining a LLC.