Overzicht van alle rechtsvormen in Amerika

Did you know that the United States offers 27 distinct types of legal entities for businesses?

European companies looking to establish a presence in the U.S. often choose between the two primary types of American business entities: the “corporation,” marked by INC, and the “Limited Liability Company,” or LLC.

Exploring the Variety of U.S. Business Forms

Out of the 27 available options, 15 are specifically geared for businesses. The choice of legal structure for your venture in the U.S. is influenced by various criteria such as the nature of the business activity, underlying financial capacity, number of partners or shareholders, and growth and development prospects. It’s important to note that legal structures can also differ by state.

1. For Profit Corporation / C-Corp  (INC)
2. SubChapter S Corporation
3. Non Profit Corporation
4. Limited Liability Company (LLC)
5. Limited Partnership
6. Limited Liability Partnership
7. Limited Liability Limited Partnership
8. General Partnership
9. Family Limited Partnership
10. Investment Club LLC
11. Dual Class Limited Liability Company
12. Special Purpose LLC for Self-Directed IRA Account
13. Special Purpose LLC for Self-Directed 401(K)
14. Professional Service Corporation
15. Professional Service Limited Liability Company
16. Limited Liability Partnership for Professional Services
17. IC-Disc Corporation
18. Non Profit 501(a) Corporation
19. Non Profit 501(c)(3) CorporationSeries LLC
20. Series – Special Purpose LLC for Self-Directed 401(K)
21. Series – Special Purpose LLC for Self-Directed IRA Account
22. Series Dual Class LLC
23. Medical Marijuana Patient Collective
24. Customized Publication Saver Company
25. Anonymous Limited Liability Company
26. Tax-Free Ownership Trust For Corporation Or LLC
27. Sole Proprietorship / Solopreneur / Solo-Entrepreneur