By Fernando Berrocal

So, what can you accomplish with a Limited Liability Company (LLC)? According to an expert that shares his opinion on LLCs as a business plan, there are several disadvantages to forming an LLC rather than operating as a sole proprietorship.

So, after knowing the main steps required in how to create a Limited Liable Company (LLC) in the previous articles in this blog, maybe you know if an LLC is the best option for you and your future business? There are certain disadvantages to forming an LLC to take into account. It's time to develop a list of the drawbacks of an LLC as a business owner.

"In general, no, there are no restrictions to an LLC's protection," Akalp, the CEO and Founder of the helpful website for LLCs CorpNet.com (this website can help you if you need expert advice on establishing an LLC) stated. "However, for maximum security, one could consider forming a business." She also adds that "While the LLC still offers fantastic asset protection as long as the LLC complies, the corporation does go a step further - So basically it would rely on the sort of business and responsibilities connected with that organization." 

So, after analyzing this situation in detail, we will go over the drawbacks of forming an LLC in more detail in the following paragraphs:

Ongoing Expenses: There are annual reports, as well as renewal filing charges, that must be filed, and which can be very expensive. The fees vary from one state to another one. If this infrastructure ever changes, the entire LLC business entity may need to be re-filed.

Transferring A Business Ownership Is A Difficult Task: There is a transfer of ownership that may be needed to unanimous agreement from all the members. The LLC Articles of Organization define how LLC business ownership will be properly transferred.

Separate your Records from your Professional ones: The LLC's profit or loss must be reported on the owner's or the owner's couple's personal tax return. All LLC-related business records must be kept separately. A separate bank account and credit cards should be set up for the business.

LLC Protection Has Its Limits: Even though there are personal assets that need to be safeguarded, LLC owners or members may be found responsible for the business losses. The value of a company's assets might be jeopardized. If a member signs a personal guarantee for a business loan or debt, this might happen. Bad behaviors by an owner or member may restrict protection – for example, if a member commits fraud or a crime against the LLC, or if a member directly damages a person.

Investment Options are Limited: The only method to invest in the LLC is to join as a contributing member or to just buy a share of the company. A Limited Liability Company (LLC) has been unable to issue shares.

Profits are Taxed by Social Security and Medicare: If the LLC makes a profit, that very same profit is applied to the owner's taxable income. Taxes on Social Security and Medicare will be imposed.

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