Corporation and LLC Formation

Is a legal entity, created by statute (i.e., the state) with all the rights, privileges and responsibilities of a natural person; possessing the attributes of limited liability, centralized management, continuity of life and free transferability of interest.

Is a corporation created for the purpose of conducting business in the widest sense of the term. In Florida, such a corporation may be organized generally under Chapter 607, Florida Statutes, but may take on special attributes as prescribed by other subservient chapters.

Or not for profit corporation is a corporation normally thought of as one created for religious, charitable, educational or eleemosynary purposes that is generally formed under Chapter 617, Florida Statutes. However, the terms nonprofit or not for profit, as a type of corporation, do not preclude these entities from engaging in a profit making situation. In fact a nonprofit corporation is not necessarily a charitable corporation or one that is tax exempt. They are corporations that may not distribute their income to a member, director or officer other than as provided by law.

Is a hybrid form of business entity combining some of the attributes of a corporation with the status of a partnership.

Is an association of two or more persons to carry on a business for profit as co-owners.

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