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Getting started

Author: The Carta Team
Date: February 2023
Featured article: Limited liability company (LLC)
If you’re considering structuring your business as an LLC, keep reading to learn more about the types of LLCs, pros and cons, equity options, and how they work.

Taxes

How LLC taxes work
Understanding the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)
Business tax deadlines 2026
Tax planning for small businesses

LLC Blueprints
Bring the power of employee ownership to your company with this guide on six LLC equity types and how to implement them.

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Ownership

Author: The Carta Team
Date: April 2026
Featured article: Understanding equity incentive plans for corporations and LLCs
Learn how to create and manage an equity incentive plan, including the different types of equity awards, key design decisions, and legal requirements.

Documents

LLC organizational documents
LLC operating agreement
Schedule K-1 tax form

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Types

Single-member LLCs (SMLLC)
Multi-member LLCs (MMLLC)
Limited liability partnerships (LLP)
C-corps vs. LLCs