LLC Formation Essentials for Attorneys
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This Course
This course will provide an overview of the steps to forming a limited liability company (LLC), from checking for name availability to filing the certificate of formation to drafting the operating agreement. Attendees will learn how to file the requisite formation documents, obtain a tax identification number, register beneficial ownership identifiers with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Agency, and draft a basic operating agreement.
Limited liability companies are a popular choice for American business owners, making knowledge about their formation an essential tool in an attorney’s kit. Whether they seek protection from personal liability, more favorable taxation, or flexible management, this course equips attorneys to provide their clients with all the benefits of LLCs.
This program is appropriate for attorneys and all legal professionals at any level of law practice and field of law. The course specifically benefits those practicing business law who seek to help their clients form LLCs.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the steps to forming a limited liability company.
- Apply for a tax identification number on the official Internal Revenue Service website.
- Register for a beneficial ownership interest with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Agency (FINCEN).
- Identify the basic elements of an operating agreement.
Production Date: 9/14/2025 | Closed captioning (CC) available
About the Presenters
Jane Cowles, Esq.
Jane Cowles Attorney, P.C.
Practice Area: Disability & Social Security (+ 3 other areas)
Jane Cowles has over 15 years experience working with entrepreneurs and businesses to plan and grow for the future.Her niche area is art and design. She has represented numerous artists to settle copyright disputes, set up licensing agreements, and negotiate with art galleries. She is the president of Arts Council of Rockland and is on the board of the Edward Hopper House. She is a trained mediator and holds a masters in taxation.She takes a special interest in helping clients with disabilities. She helps them navigate future planning as well as applying for disability benefits.She has worked for boutique law ...
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