Legal Question in Business Law in New York

Llc

What is the difference between an S

corp. and an Llc. As a fashion designer

selling to retailers, working with

factories, importing goods from

overseas ect. What is best?


Asked on 8/24/07, 12:04 am

4 Answers from Attorneys

Christopher Hoyt The Law Offices of Christopher W. Hoyt

Re: Llc

Each entity has its own benefits and drawbacks. I would need more information in order to give you proper guidance on what entity may be the best fit for you given your goals. Please contact my office if we can be of any assistance in this matter.

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Answered on 8/24/07, 5:10 am
Robert DiPaolo The Fidelis Group, LLC

Re: Llc

Mr. Hoyt is absolutely right! But my bet would be the LLC. However a major draw back of using an LLC in NY is the publication requirement, which is bogus nonsense, but unfortunately the law. However, if your are not doing business in NY (ie, selling goods there) an option would be a Delaware LLC. If on the other hand you are doing business in NY, then an S corp would initially be less expensive and give you the same tax benefits of an LLC. If you have any questions you can give me a call using Skype (if you have it, if not sign up). I am currently in Brazil doing some work, but would be glad to speak with you. Or send me an email. Go to www.fidelisgroupco.com for all our contact information. Good luck with your business.

Rgs,

Robert

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Answered on 8/24/07, 9:15 am
Nancy Delain Delain Law Office, PLLC

Re: Llc

I'll add to Mr. DiPaolo's response that an LLC should be entered into ONLY if the owner FULLY understands that LLCs are very, very new in the law and the protection they offer does NOT cross state lines well. If the business owner does business across state lines and wants the protection of the corporate veil in all jurisdictions, an S-corp would be something worth strongly considering.

I'll also add that, while it is quite true that a business is perfectly entitled to form in any state the owner chooses, the business is subject to lawsuit in the state of formation as well as in the state in which the principal place of business ("PPB") sits. If a small business (say, a mom-and-pop shop) decides to incorporate in a state not where its PPB sits, that business owner had better be prepared to defend a lawsuit in the state of formation AS WELL AS in the state where the PPB sits.

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Answered on 8/24/07, 9:58 am
Steven Czik CZIK LAW PLLC

Re: Llc

It is mainly tax differences that would probably affect your decision, you may want to seek the advice of your accountant on that issue. Another matter you may wish to consider is the filing of trademarks to protect your name and logo (if you have one)Issues like these, regarding business startups, including both Incorporating and Trademarks are our specialties, however, we would need some more information before making a complete and proper determination. You are welcome to contact us for a free consultation.

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Answered on 8/24/07, 12:24 pm


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