{"id":2517,"date":"2026-10-22T01:03:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T01:03:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/partnership-dispute-attorney\/florida-llc-registration\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:44:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:44:12","slug":"florida-llc-registration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/partnership-dispute-attorney\/florida-llc-registration\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida LLC Registration Guide for Miami Business Owners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2515\" alt=\"Small business owner&#x27;s desk piled with invoices, breach of contract notices, and emails beside an open legal folder.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/small-business-owner-s-desk-piled-with-invoices-breach-of-co-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/small-business-owner-s-desk-piled-with-invoices-breach-of-co-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/small-business-owner-s-desk-piled-with-invoices-breach-of-co-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/small-business-owner-s-desk-piled-with-invoices-breach-of-co-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/small-business-owner-s-desk-piled-with-invoices-breach-of-co-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/small-business-owner-s-desk-piled-with-invoices-breach-of-co-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Business Law for Miami-Dade Owners<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Start Your Florida LLC on Solid Legal Ground<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Filing the articles is only the first step. Kristina E. Wilson and our team at KEW Legal help Miami business owners plan the structure, agreements and contracts that keep the company running after registration.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 21, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<h2>What Florida LLC Registration Is and Who It Is For<\/h2>\n<p>You file articles of organization with the Florida Division of Corporations. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0201.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 605.0201<\/a>, one or more people sign and deliver those articles to the state for filing.<\/p>\n<p>The LLC forms when the articles take effect and at least one person becomes a member at that time.<\/p>\n<p>Who needs it? Owners starting a new business often do. So do co-owners forming a joint venture, and investors who want property or contracts held in a separate company. Owners who bought into a company someone else filed also need to understand it.<\/p>\n<p>Registration creates the entity. It does not decide how owners share profits, vote, or leave. The operating agreement covers that. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0105.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 605.0105<\/a>, the operating agreement governs relations among members and between the members and the company. Where it stays silent, the Florida LLC chapter fills the gap.<\/p>\n<p>An LLC formed in another state is a different filing. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0902.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 605.0902<\/a>, a foreign LLC may not do business in Florida until it gets a certificate of authority from the Division.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#x27;re forming an LLC with a partner or reviewing one someone else filed, we&#x27;d welcome a conversation about the owners, assets, and timeline in front of you. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hand-writing-form-llc-on-craft-paper-beside-a-laptop-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Hand writing &quot;Form LLC&quot; on craft paper beside a laptop.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What a Florida LLC Filing Includes<\/h2>\n<p>The articles must state the company&#8217;s name, its principal office, and its first registered agent. Here is what each item means.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Company name.<\/strong> The name must comply with the naming rules in s. 605.0112.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Principal office.<\/strong> You list the street and mailing addresses of the main office.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Registered agent.<\/strong> You list a name and a Florida street address. The agent must accept the role in writing. The agent receives legal papers and official notices for the LLC.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Management structure.<\/strong> The articles can say whether the LLC is manager-managed. They can also list the managers, or the members in a member-managed company.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the articles say nothing about management, the LLC is member-managed.<\/p>\n<p>State fees are set by statute. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0213.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 605.0213<\/a>, filing original articles costs $100. The same section lists $25 to designate or change a registered agent, $50 for an annual report, and $5 for a certificate of status.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Filing Works: Online vs. Mail and the Timeline<\/h2>\n<p>Most owners file online through the <a href=\"https:\/\/dos.fl.gov\/sunbiz\/\">Sunbiz business filing site<\/a>, the state&#8217;s official system. You can also mail the articles to the Division with the fee. Online filing is generally the faster route because it skips mail delivery.<\/p>\n<p>Here is the usual order of steps.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Choose the name, principal office, and registered agent. Get the agent&#8217;s written acceptance.<\/li>\n<li>Decide the management structure. List the managers or members the articles require.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm acceptance. The LLC forms once the articles take effect and a member exists.<\/li>\n<li>Order a certificate of status if a bank or lender asks for one. It shows whether fees are paid and whether the annual report is filed, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0211.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 605.0211<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Then calendar the annual report. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0212.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 605.0212<\/a>, the first report is due between January 1 and May 1 of the year after the articles took effect. Later reports fall in that same January-to-May window each year.<\/p>\n<h2>Why the Operating Agreement Matters for Partnership Disputes<\/h2>\n<p>The operating agreement settles the rules the state filing leaves out. Most partnership fights trace back to gaps in these rules, not to the filing itself.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Money in and money out.<\/strong> Distributions before dissolution follow the agreed value of each owner&#8217;s contributions, as stated in company records, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0404.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 605.0404<\/a>, and an owner has a right to an interim distribution only if the company decides to make one. Accurate records matter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who decides.<\/strong> In a member-managed LLC, the members run the company. In a manager-managed LLC, the manager decides matters, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0407.html\">\u00a7 605.0407<\/a> explains.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transfers.<\/strong> An owner may transfer an interest, but the buyer gets no management rights just from the transfer. A transfer that breaks an operating agreement&#8217;s restriction on transfer is ineffective against anyone who had knowledge or notice of the restriction at the time of the transfer, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0502.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 605.0502<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limits.<\/strong> An operating agreement cannot excuse bad faith, willful misconduct, or a knowing violation of law, per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0105.html\">\u00a7 605.0105<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Common gaps include contributions that were never written down, no plan for how owners break a tie, and no exit terms. Confirm the registered agent and principal address with every co-owner. Those details appear in public records.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Owners Choose a Florida LLC<\/h2>\n<p>Owners usually choose an LLC to separate company debts from personal finances. They also want to set management their own way.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Liability.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0304.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 605.0304<\/a>, a company debt is solely the company&#8217;s. A member or manager is not personally liable for it just by holding that role.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limits of that rule.<\/strong> The protection covers liability that comes only from the role. It does not cover a personal obligation an owner signs for.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Management.<\/strong> You choose member management or manager management in the articles or operating agreement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Public record.<\/strong> The annual report lists the principal office and at least one person with authority to manage the company, per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0212.html\">\u00a7 605.0212<\/a>. Privacy is limited.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Notices.<\/strong> Legal notices can go to the registered agent at the Florida registered office, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0117.html\">\u00a7 605.0117<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tax treatment.<\/strong> Tax treatment turns on the number of owners and any elections made. Plan for it before you file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Common Questions About Florida LLC Registration<\/h2>\n<p>Most questions come down to a few filing items, a yearly report, and the owners&#8217; plans.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What do I need to register my LLC in Florida?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You need articles of organization, a principal office address, and a Florida registered agent who has accepted in writing. The filing fee is $100.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the biggest disadvantage of an LLC?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ongoing paperwork is the main cost. A company that misses its annual report may not maintain or defend a lawsuit in a Florida court until it files the report and pays all fees and penalties due.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How can I search for an LLC in Florida?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunbiz, the Division of Corporations&#8217; official site, is where you look up registered entities.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>At what income is an LLC worth it?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No single income level decides it. The answer turns on liability exposure, the number of owners, and tax position.<\/p><\/details>\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Why Business Owners Work With KEW Legal on LLC Formation<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal is a Florida business law firm with offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. We act as outside general counsel for business owners and investors across Miami-Dade and South Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Formation connects to the rest of an owner&#8217;s business. An LLC signs contracts, takes on leases as a tenant, and may change owners later. Those steps touch the filing and the operating agreement.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Responsible lawyer.<\/strong> Kristina E. Wilson is the responsible lawyer for this page. The firm&#8217;s lawyers, including Natalie Martinez, handle business matters for clients.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practice focus.<\/strong> Our work includes partnership disputes, business succession planning, business contracts, and commercial leases.<\/li>\n<li>We explain the reporting deadlines after filing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-person-sits-at-a-desk-working-on-a-laptop-while-planning-t-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A person sits at a desk working on a laptop while planning their business.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk Through Your LLC Filing With KEW Legal<\/h2>\n<p>You may be forming an LLC with a partner right now. You may also be reviewing paperwork someone else filed, or weighing an LLC against another structure while a deal is moving. The choices made at this stage are easier to set than to fix later.<\/p>\n<p>Call 305-990-2300 or <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">send us a message<\/a> to talk through the owners, assets, and timeline. Our initial consultation is free, confidential, and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The engagement of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. The information on this website is general information about KEW Legal and the services we offer; it does not constitute legal advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Accessing this website or contacting our firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. KEW Legal, 16690 Collins Ave Ste 1101, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How KEW Legal Works With Business Owners<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Planning Before Filing<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review your ownership, goals and partners before the LLC is formed, so the structure fits how the business will actually be run.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Operating Agreements<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We help draft or review the operating agreement that sets out member roles, decision-making and what happens when an owner wants out.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outside General Counsel<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team serves as ongoing legal counsel for business owners and investors, handling contracts, employee questions and disputes as they arise.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We serve business owners across Miami-Dade, Broward and South Florida from our offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Watch Out: Paperwork Is Ongoing<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many owners treat registration as a one-time task. Annual report deadlines, agent information and a current operating agreement all affect how smoothly the company runs. Review these items with counsel rather than leaving them until a problem appears.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common Issues After Your LLC Is Formed<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Partnership Disagreements<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Co-owners who disagree on direction, money or responsibilities often need a clear agreement and a plan for resolving the dispute.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contracts and Vendors<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reviewing vendor agreements and resolving payment or performance disputes protects the company from avoidable losses.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commercial Leases<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Office and retail leases signed in the LLC&#x27;s name carry obligations that should be reviewed before you sign.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Succession and Sale<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planning ahead for an ownership transfer, a buyer or a family successor is easier when the LLC documents already reflect your goals.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Get Started With a Free, Confidential Consultation. No Obligation to Continue. Kristina E. 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