LLC Formation Essentials for Attorneys

This course will provide an overview of the steps to forming a limited liability company (LLC), from checking for name availability to filing the certificate of formation to drafting the operating agreement. Attendees will learn how to file the requisite formation documents, obtain a tax identification number, register beneficial ownership identifiers with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Agency, and draft a basic operating agreement. 

Limited liability companies are a popular choice for American business owners, making knowledge about their formation an essential tool in an attorney’s kit. Whether they seek protection from personal liability, more favorable taxation, or flexible management, this course equips attorneys to provide their clients with all the benefits of LLCs. 

This program is appropriate for attorneys and all legal professionals at any level of law practice and field of law. The course specifically benefits those practicing business law who seek to help their clients form LLCs.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the steps to forming a limited liability company
• Apply for a tax identification number on the official Internal Revenue Service website
• Register for a beneficial ownership interest with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Agency (FINCEN)
• Identify the basic elements of an operating agreement

Course Time Schedule:

Eastern Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Central Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Mountain Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Pacific Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Alaska Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Hawaii-Aleutian Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

This course is also being presented on the following dates

Sunday, May 11, 2025
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Sunday, July 6, 2025
Sunday, September 14, 2025