Business owners received critical instruction on the vital operations, legal formalities and periodic filing requirements necessary to keep their LLCs in compliance and prevent legal and tax liabilities. Essential operations such as day-to-day management, record keeping, calling and conducting meetings, recording LLC actions through the drafting of minutes, accepting investment and issuing LLC stock, periodic reporting requirements and more are all covered in detail. Includes complete definitions and explanations of all concepts surrounding LLCs and the roles and responsibilities of owners and manager. More than just a book of forms, it distills complex concepts in a clear, concise writing style to help demystify the process. * Contains a complete reference section with legal requirements, filing fees, taxation requirements and maintenance requirements for all 50 states * A complete reference section compares and contrasts the legal requirements, filing fees, taxation requirements and periodic maintenance requirements for all the 50 states in a comprehensive state-by-state guide * Includes special sections for nonprofits and tax-exempt organizations * Dozens of LLC sample forms that cover the widest possible range of LLC compliance are available via download. * Entire chapter devoted to minimizing personal liability risk * Covers LLC legal formalities, internal governance, record-keeping, vital LLC mechanics and more