Choosing the Right Legal Entity in Ohio:
Benefits, Limitations, & Recommended Terms
Key Considerations When Choosing a Legal Entity for Your Ohio Business
Starting a business in Ohio—or restructuring an existing one—requires making one of the most important decisions you’ll face: choosing the right legal entity. The choice between a sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, or corporation impacts everything from liability protection and taxation to governance and long-term growth. In this webinar, seasoned tax and legal professionals from Brady Ware and Green & Green Lawyers guide you through the benefits, limitations, and recommended terms for each entity type, giving you the clarity and confidence to move forward.
Viewers will learn about:
Understanding the Selection Process
Learn the critical differences between Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, LLCs, and Corporations so you can learn to identify the structure that best matches your risk tolerance and long-term goals.
Creating a Flexible Framework for Your Business
Gain a “cheat sheet” of essential terms every Ohio partnership or LLC should have in writing.
Finding the Right Tax Path for Your Business
Demystify the relationship between your legal structure and your tax bill.
Safeguarding Your Personal Assets
Discover how to build a robust “corporate veil” between your business liabilities and your personal wealth.
Tax Structuring
Strategic tax and entity structuring are essential for high-growth businesses and startups looking to align their long-term capital needs with maximum tax efficiency. Our team collaborates with your legal counsel to navigate the complexities of liquidity events, quality of earnings, and transaction support, ensuring your business is positioned for a successful transition or capital raise.
Learn MoreRead the Articles
Find the latest articles on business entity selection and strategic restructuring. Learn about the legal and tax implications of choosing between LLCs, S-Corps, and C-Corps. Stay informed on how your choice of entity impacts liability protection, capital raises, and tax efficiency.
Learn MoreOperating Agreement Checklist
Download the Ohio Operating Agreement Cheat Sheet to evaluate your governing documents against modern Ohio LLC standards. This checklist provides the foundational framework you could use in a formal consultation tax or legal advisor.
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