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Capital Accounts of Missouri LLCs

The capital account has a very important purpose. It is

S Corporation Election & Your LLC

March 15th is the deadline for many LLCs to make the S corporation election.

Missouri Series LLC

The Missouri series LLC law was enacted in 2013. This structure provides tremendous flexibility and significant asset protection at a fraction of the cost of…

LLCs Taxed as S Corporations & Reasonable Compensation

The main reason business owners elect to have their LLC taxed as an S corporation is to avoid the self-employment tax, also known as the…

5 Steps to Selecting a Great LLC Name

Selecting your LLC name is probably the most exciting part of starting your LLC. Most people spend a fair amount of time on this process,

What to Consider Before You Form a Missouri LLC

Starting your Missouri LLC (limited liability company) involves more than selecting a name. Before you form your Missouri LLC, you need to decide, among many…

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Don’t Overlook Your Local Government

Don’t overlook your local government when starting up your limited liability company. Most local governments require businesses operating in their jurisdiction

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Appealing a Missouri Judgment

This article describes the process for appealing a Missouri judgment.

Grounds for Appealing a Missouri Judgment

There are generally four grounds for appealing a Missouri judgment.

Registering a foreign judgment in Missouri

Registering a foreign judgment in Missouri is somewhat technical.

Missouri Fraudulent Misrepresentation: What You Need to Know

Fraudulent misrepresentation is a serious legal issue in Missouri that can

Missouri Condominium Assessment Liens

Missouri condominium assessment liens give condominium associations leverage in

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How to Win in Small Claims Court Without a Lawyer

Most people don’t lose in small claims court because they’re wrong. They lose because they can’t explain their case clearly. If you’re trying to figure…

Why Most People Lose in Small Claims Court (And How to Avoid It Using AI)

Most people who lose in small claims court believe the judge got it wrong. Often, that is not what happened. They lost because the judge…