Is it important or necessary for me to have an LLC for a duplex rental business iin order to be protected from liability?
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Is it important or necessary for me to have an LLC for a duplex rental business iin order to be protected from liability?
I am the sole owner.
Asked on March 21, 2013 under Business Law, Texas
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You are not required to have an LLC in order to operate a duplex rental business. However, the risk you take is if you are sued, then your personal assets could be at risk to satisfy a judgment. If you want to protect your personal assets, then you could convert your sole proprietorship to an LLC and have yourself named as the sole owner/shareholder. Before your set up an LLC, it really helps to visit with a business law attorney and tax attorney to help you weigh all of the advantages of incorporation. It will cost you a bit on the front end to set up an LLC, but if you properly plan the LLC it can save you a great deal of financial grief on the back end.
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