Starting an LLC advice

You really don't need to do much of anything other than file with the state and pay your fees. Can all be done online in a couple of hours.

I am under the strong presumption that LA allows you to pay online.

As another poster stated, it's pretty simple:

1. Check Sec of State Website to see available name
2. Purchase name rights
3. Apply for EIN # on irs.gov
4. Pay fee for LA
5. Begin business

I had a family attorney do mine, but I also believe the State allows you to do it all online.

If you are uncomfortable, talk to a friend that is an attorney, or a CPA. They should be able to help you out and if it's a good enough friend should do it for a case of beer as it's pretty straightforward (if they know what their doing).

Thanks for point me in the right direction guys!

Yea this is something I'll be doing on my own. Just wanted to set one up for taxes and personal assets.

The Louisiana Secretary of State web site has all the forms and information you need.

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If you need a detailed operating agreement because of multiple members you need an attorney.

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Yep. People who do these on the cheap sometimes make mistakes like setting them up "50/50" with a co-member, but no provision for a tiebreaker if they disagree on an issue.

A professional who handles business work should be able to prepare an operating agreement that will provide for such matters (plus things like restrictions on transfer of interests, buyouts, capital contribution requirements, dissolution procedures, etc.) and avoid fights and lawsuits down the road.