Lewis Rice

So You Want to Form a Company: Entity Formation and the Startup Business, Part 4/4

In the concluding episode of Alfred J. Ludwig's series, he addresses the finer points of entity types. Mr. Ludwig explains a relatively new form of entity--the series LLC--and, particularly, its attractiveness to real estate businesses. He also covers the basics of various limited partnership formations and how they impact partner liability. If you have difficulty playing this podcast, try opening in an alternate browser, or you may download the episode by clicking the link below.

So You Want to Form a Company: Entity Formation and the Startup Business, Part 3/4

In part 3 of this four-part series, Alfred J. Ludwig dives deeper into specific entity types, including corporations, LLCs, partnerships and special entities. He discusses general business corporations as they concern state laws, ownership and management, liability, minority rights and stock. He also addresses the “creature of contract”—the limited liability company. If you have difficulty playing this podcast, try opening in an alternate browser, or you may download the episode by clicking the link below.

So You Want to Form a Company: Entity Formation and the Startup Business, Part 2/4

Part two of Alfred J. Ludwig's four-part series addresses how the jurisdiction of formation affects your business entity. Other topics in this episode include the differences of taxation across various entities, limiting liability and how to avoid “piercing the veil.” If you have difficulty playing this podcast, try opening in an alternate browser, or you may download the episode by clicking the link below.

So You Want to Form a Company: Entity Formation and the Startup Business, Part 1/4

This four-part series is taken from Lewis Rice attorney Alfred J. Ludwig's presentation at StartLouis' March Meetup. In part 1, you will learn how your choice of entity affects ownership, taxation, liability, certainty and marketability. Mr. Ludwig also addresses the basics of entity formation and reformation. If you have difficulty playing this podcast, try opening in an alternate browser, or you may download the episode by clicking the link below.