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Practical updates, compliance tips, and founder-focused explainers from the Brendat team.
ArticleJul 21, 2026
Is an LLC a Sole Proprietorship? LLC vs. Sole Proprietor
No. An LLC and a sole proprietorship are different legal structures. A single-member LLC may receive similar default federal tax treatment, but it is still a separate state-law entity with its own liability protection that a sole proprietorship simply does not have.
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ArticleJul 18, 2026
What Is an LLC Operating Agreement? Complete Guide 2026
An LLC operating agreement is the internal document that defines how your business runs, ownership, profits, voting, and what happens when things change. Here's everything you need to know.
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ArticleJul 15, 2026
How to Dissolve an LLC: Step-by-Step Guide for All 50 States
Dissolving an LLC is more than just stopping operations. If you skip the formal steps, you can still owe state fees, taxes, and face personal liability long after you've closed the doors.
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ArticleJul 12, 2026
LLC & Small Business Statistics 2026: Formation Trends, Costs & Survival Data
Americans filed a record 5.62 million business applications in 2025. Explore key LLC statistics for 2026, formation trends, state filing fees, and survival rates.
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ArticleJul 11, 2026
Trademark vs. Copyright: What's the Difference?
Trademark protects brand identifiers such as names and logos. Copyright protects original creative works such as writing, photos, video, and software. They are two different types of intellectual property protection that serve different purposes.
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ArticleJul 7, 2026
How to Protect Your Business Idea: Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights Explained (2026)
Patents, trademarks, and copyrights all protect different things, and most business owners only discover this after it's too late. Here's the complete guide to protecting your idea, brand, and creative work the right way.
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ArticleJul 4, 2026
What Legal Documents Does Every LLC Need? (2026 Checklist)
Most new LLC owners know they need Articles of Organization. But that's just the beginning. Here's the complete list of legal documents your LLC needs, and which ones are required vs. optional.
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ArticleJun 30, 2026
9 Benefits of Forming an LLC in California (2026): The Honest Guide
California LLCs come with real advantages, personal liability protection, pass-through taxation, and flexibility that sole proprietorships just don't offer. But there are trade-offs worth knowing before you file.
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ArticleJun 27, 2026
How Much Does an LLC Cost? 2026 Costs by State
The cost to form an LLC ranges from $50 to over $500, depending entirely on which state you file in. But the state fee is just the beginning. There are two types of LLC costs to understand: a one-time formation cost and ongoing annual costs.
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ArticleJun 23, 2026
Does Your LLC Name Have to Match Your Business Name?
Does your LLC name have to match your business name? Learn the difference between an LLC name, business name and DBA, plus when you need a DBA filing.
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ArticleJun 20, 2026
Anonymous LLC Formation: Best States to Keep Your Ownership Private
When you form an LLC, your name goes into the public record, unless you form in the right state. Wyoming, Delaware, Nevada, and New Mexico allow you to keep ownership private. Here's exactly how each state works, what it costs, and which one is right for you.
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ArticleJun 16, 2026
Real Estate LLC Formation: How to Protect Your Properties
One lawsuit from a tenant can wipe out everything you own, not just the property. A real estate LLC puts a legal wall between your properties and your personal assets. Here's how to set one up correctly, whether you own one rental or a full portfolio.
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