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Limited Liability Companies
LLC distributions
LLC distributions are profits paid directly to the company’s members. Learn about tax implications for single-member and multi-member LLCs.
Single-member LLC
A single-member LLC (SMLLC) is a company that is owned and operated by one person who receives limited liability protection. Learn how SMLLCs work.
LLC operating agreement
An LLC operating agreement outlines the ownership and corporate governance of a limited liability company. Learn what to include in your LLC's agreement.
Introducing Carta’s LLC Distributions: Accurate and seamless distributions for every scenario
We’re proud to announce our new LLC Distributions tool that will eliminate the wasted time and frayed nerves that have plagued distributions for too long.
How to transfer LLC ownership
Learn how it works when a member wants to transfer LLC ownership, including guidelines for how to conduct partial and full transfers.
Phantom equity
Phantom equity (also know as phantom stock) is one of several types of equity LLCs can issue. Learn more about how phantom equity works.
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