How can an entity help me in raising capital? Will I have stock to sell to investors to help raise funds?
Our customers often raise investment funds by forming a corporation or an LLC and issuing interests in those entities to investors in exchange for money or property. Forming a corporation enables owners to issue shares of stock in the corporation to investors in exchange for the money or property they invested. Our customers who form an LLC to conduct their business often issue membership interests in the LLC to investors in exchange for money or property and those investors become members of the LLC. The investors may be entitled to certain rights (e.g., voting rights and the right to share in the profits and distributions of the company) and have certain responsibilities with respect to the corporation or the LLC. It is our recommendation that you consult with an attorney for specific legal advice about stock and raising capital for your business. Return to top • I have heard I need a Federal Employer Tax Identification Number. Can you help me obtain one? The Company Corporation can
