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What is a DBA and How Does it Work?

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What is a DBA and How Does it Work?

Understand what a DBA is, how to obtain it, who needs it, and the key differences between a DBA and other legal structures like LLCs and corporations.

What is the business model that I should open: LLC or CORP?

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What is the business model that I should open: LLC or CORP?

In this post we explain which are the most flourishing business models in the United States and which are the most common. What aspects should you take into account to open your company?

Where to Invest in Real Estate in the U.S. with an LLC

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Where to Invest in Real Estate in the U.S. with an LLC

With an LLC, foreign investors can benefit from the best opportunities in the U.S. real estate market. This blog highlights the top cities for real estate investments, the advantages of using an LLC, and how to maximize your income in a growing sector.

Why should you open a company in the United States?

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Why should you open a company in the United States?

Opening a company in the United States is one of the opportunities that Latin American entrepreneurs have to expand their businesses. In this post we explain why you should make that decision.

LLC vs Corporation Differences

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LLC vs Corporation Differences

An LLC and a Corporation both limit your liability, but they differ in how they are taxed, owned, and governed: an LLC is pass-through and flexible, a Corporation issues shares and has a board.

Open an LLC in Texas (2025)

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Open an LLC in Texas (2025)

To open an LLC in Texas as a non-resident you choose a name, appoint a registered agent with a Texas address, file the Certificate of Formation, get an EIN, and prepare an operating agreement.

What Is an LLC: Complete Guide

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What Is an LLC: Complete Guide

An LLC is a limited liability company: a legal entity separate from its owners, with limited liability and pass-through taxation by default. The common vehicle for a non-resident to operate a business in the US.