Limited liability company
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-003056
A business structure that combines the limited liability protection of a corporation with the pass-through taxation and operational flexibility of a partnership or sole proprietorship. Owners, known as members, are not personally responsible for the company's debts or legal liabilities. LLCs are governed by state statutes, which vary in their specific requirements.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-003056 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
| Abbreviation | LLC |
Record as JSON
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