Should I add my husband to my LLC?

Should I add my husband to my LLC?

You do not need to name a spouse as a member of an LLC. While there are some beneficial reasons for naming your spouse, there is no law or regulation that states you must. An LLC is a limited liability company recognized by the IRS. It’s nothing more than a partnership that has preferential liability protection.

Can an LLC have 2 owners?

The multi-member LLC is a Limited Liability Company with more than one owner. It is a separate legal entity from its owners, but not a separate tax entity. A business with multiple owners operates as a general partnership, by default, unless registered with the state as an LLC or corporation.

Is a husband wife LLC considered a single member LLC by IRS?

Since the default rule for multi-members LLCs is that the LLC is treated as a partnership, an LLC composed solely of a husband and wife will be a partnership for tax purposes unless the members choose to have it elect to be treated as a corporation.

Can my spouse be my registered agent?

Your registered agent is the person named in your limited liability company’s (LLC) articles of organization to accept service of legal documents on the company’s behalf. You can name your spouse as your registered agent, but this may not be a good idea.

Does an LLC have to have a registered agent?

Every U.S. state requires businesses that register with a state as legal entities (LLCs, partnerships, corporations) to have a registered agent, sometimes called a statutory agent or agent of process. Some registered agent businesses can provide this service in every state.

Should I use LegalZoom as my registered agent?

LegalZoom is a good choice to serve as your registered agent because of their premium features like a Compliance Calendar, and due to their wide popularity in the industry. LegalZoom has a flat $159 per year price for registered agent services.