Trevor Fenner

If you’re running an ecommerce business from California, you’ve probably heard the horror stories about the state’s $800 minimum franchise tax. The rumors are true: California charges this flat fee every single year, regardless of whether your LLC makes a dollar or loses money. It’s one of the most aggressive state taxes in the country, […]

If you’re starting an ecommerce business with a partner, one of the first decisions you need to make is how to structure your business. The two most common options are forming an LLC or operating as a general partnership. And while both can work, there are critical differences in liability protection, taxes, and management that

This is one of the most asked questions I get from new entrepreneurs, and the answer might surprise you. Yes, you can absolutely form an LLC in a state where you don’t live. It’s completely legal, and millions of business owners do it every year. But whether you should is a very different question, and

Illinois is one of the largest business hubs in the Midwest, and forming an LLC there is a solid choice if you live in the state or plan to do significant business there. The process is straightforward, but there are specific costs, requirements, and considerations that you need to understand before filing. I’ve helped hundreds

A Certificate of Good Standing is one of those business documents that most entrepreneurs don’t think about until they suddenly need one. And when that moment comes, you’ll be glad you understand what it is, where to get it, and why it matters for your LLC. I’ve worked with hundreds of ecommerce business owners through

Wyoming and Nevada are the two most popular states for out-of-state LLC formation, and for good reason. Both offer no state income tax, strong privacy protections, and business-friendly legal frameworks. But they’re not identical, and choosing the wrong one can cost you hundreds of dollars a year in unnecessary fees. I’ve helped hundreds of ecommerce

One of the most common questions I get from new ecommerce entrepreneurs is whether they actually need a separate business bank account for their LLC. The short answer is yes, absolutely. But the longer answer explains why this is one of the most important steps you’ll take after forming your LLC, and what happens if

If you’ve been researching where to form your LLC, Nevada has probably come up more than once. It’s one of the most popular states for business formation in the country, and there are real reasons for that. But there’s also a lot of hype and misinformation floating around, so I want to give you a

A Series LLC is one of the most interesting business structures available to entrepreneurs today, and it’s something that more ecommerce business owners should know about. If you’re running multiple stores or planning to scale into multiple niches, a Series LLC could save you thousands of dollars in formation and maintenance costs compared to setting