Author: Jake Lawson
Nebraska General Partnership: Prairie Values, Unlimited Liability (2025)
Jake Lawson here. Nebraska’s agricultural heritage and strong work ethic create a business culture that values handshake deals and personal relationships. But after 15+ years helping entrepreneurs across the Great…
Harbor Compliance Review: Premium Software, Premium Problems (2025)
Jake Lawson here. After 15+ years evaluating business formation services, I’ve learned that fancy software and compliance automation can mask fundamental service problems. Harbor Compliance positions itself as a high-tech…
MyLLC Review: Old School Provider, Mixed Results (2025)
Jake Lawson here. After 15+ years evaluating LLC formation services for my clients, I’ve tested dozens of providers across the spectrum. MyLLC represents the old guard of business formation—they’ve been…
Inc Authority Review (2025): Free LLC Formation Sounds Great, But Here’s the Reality
By Jake Lawson | Updated January 2025 My honest take after testing Inc Authority: Their “free” LLC formation sounds amazing until you realize what’s actually included and what you’ll pay…
Who Can Own an LLC? Your Complete Guide to LLC Membership (2025)
Jake Lawson here. After 15+ years helping entrepreneurs structure their businesses, one of the most common questions I get is: “Who can actually own my LLC?” The short answer: almost…
Foreign LLC Registration Fees by State (2025 Complete Guide + When You Actually Need One)
By Jake Lawson | Updated January 2025 Here’s what most people get wrong: They think they need to register as a Foreign LLC in every state where they have customers.…
Foreign LLC vs Domestic LLC: The Most Confusing Terms in Business Formation (2025 Guide)
By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Every week, I get calls from confused entrepreneurs asking variations of this question: “Jake, I want to form an LLC in Delaware, but I…
Multiple Businesses Under One LLC: When Smart Entrepreneurs Get Greedy (2025 Strategic Guide)
By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Here’s a question I get weekly: “Jake, I’ve got three different business ideas I want to pursue. Can I just run them all under…
Professional LLC (PLLC): The Licensed Professional’s Shield (2025)
Jake Lawson here. In 15+ years helping professionals structure their businesses, I’ve watched countless doctors, lawyers, accountants, and other licensed professionals make costly mistakes with their business entities. Professional LLCs…
How to Start a Sole Proprietorship in Montana (2025 Guide + Why Montana LLCs Are a Better Deal)
By Jake Lawson | Updated January 2025 Here’s my straight talk: I’ll walk you through exactly how to start a Sole Proprietorship in Montana, but I’m also going to explain…