In Delaware, the most common structure for real estate enterprises is an LLC. This is due to the ease with which a limited liability corporation (LLC) may be formed and operated.
If your real estate firm is sued, an LLC may safeguard your personal assets (vehicle, home, money). LLCs also provide credibility and tax-saving possibilities.
It Is Simple to Form a Real Estate LLC in Delaware
You may form a Delaware real estate LLC by filing the Certificate of Formation with the Delaware Department of State. In Delaware, forming a real estate LLC costs $90.
The first step in organizing a real estate LLC is to choose a firm name. You must offer your company a distinct name that complies with Delaware naming regulations.
When you submit your Certificate of Formation, you will formally register your name.
Examine if your company’s name is accessible as a web domain. You may choose to purchase the URL in order to prevent others from using it.
A registered agent must be included when you submit your Certificate of Formation.
The role of a registered agent is to receive legal papers such as service of process and tax notifications on behalf of your LLC.
A person or a registered agent service might serve as the registered agent for your real estate LLC. Although you may serve as your own registered agent, many company owners choose to employ a registered agent service.
Consider the following while selecting a registered agent:
You must submit the Certificate of Formation with the Delaware Department of State to register your Delaware LLC. This may be done online or in the mail.
An LLC operating agreement is a legal document that defines your real estate LLC’s ownership and member responsibilities. An operating agreement is required for all Delaware LLCs.
An operating agreement may benefit even single-member LLCs.
Provisions may be added to your real estate LLC operating agreement as long as they do not contradict with Delaware law.
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) uses an Employer Identification Number (EIN) to identify and tax firms. It’s essentially a business’s Social Security number.
Following the Formation of a Real Estate LLC