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Limited Partnership [LP] [LP]

Glossary Term

A limited partnership is a partnership consisting of a general partner, who manages the business and has unlimited personal liability for the debts and obligations of the partnership, and one or more limited partners, who have limited liability but cannot participate in management.

Pass-Through Taxation

Glossary Term

Pass-through (or “flow thru”) taxation exists when owners of applicable types of business entities pay taxes on the business profits in their personal tax return forms.

Delaware Franchise Tax

Glossary Term

The Delaware Franchise Tax is the tax due to the state of Delaware for all LLCs and LPs organized or Corporations incorporated under Delaware law.

Choosing the Correct Business Entity: The Basics

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This article briefly introduces each of the principal business forms, namely corporations, partnerships, LLCs and sole proprietorships.

Limited Liability Companies (LLC): The Basics

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Learn the basics about what LLCs are, how they differ from S corporations and partnerships, and when you might want to use one.

How to Choose Your Corporate Name

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After brainstorming for hours and asking all of your friends and colleagues for feedback, you’ve finally come up with the perfect name. However, when selecting a corporate name, you need to keep these questions in mind.