How to add / remove a partner in a US LLC (transfer of shares)

On the capital level, any modification of your American LLC is subject to a procedure with the competent administrative authorities. By modification, we mean departure or integration of a partner, or transfer of shares, etc.

The procedure for the transfer of shares must comply with an important formalism in the United States so that it can be validly registered and admitted by the American administrative and tax authorities.

On the one hand, it is necessary to carefully follow the provisions of your Operating Agreement, i.e., the Articles of Incorporation of your company. If your U.S. LLC does not have an Operating Agreement, you will have to follow the procedure set forth by the law of the state in which your entity is registered.

On the other hand, each state has its own rules. Thus, in some states, you will have to dissolve your current entity and then recreate another one if you decide to change the ownership. Any change is subject to a vote of the partners and will be recorded in minutes.

What are the steps involved in a share transfer?

There are several steps to follow in order to complete a transfer of shares in a US LLC.

Step 1: Before establishing a transfer of shares, it is first necessary to talk to an expert in formality so that he can accompany you in this complex formality. Thereafter, the associates will have to record their decision to transfer shares in a document called a deed of transfer of shares.

Step 2: You must register the decision to transfer shares in your U.S. LLC with the state where your company is registered.

Step 3: The U.S. tax authorities must be informed of this transfer at the time of the tax returns.

Can Expert LLC USA assist me in my share transfer? 

The formalists of Expert LLC USA have been specialized in the subject of the American LLC for more than 10 years. The drafting of the deeds of transfer of shares requires a know-how that our specialists have. The perfect and recognized control of the devices of transfer of shares by our teams will make register the aforementioned transfer quickly.

To call on our specialists, simply make an appointment directly with one of our specialists or write to us in the Contact form. You will get an answer within 48 hours.

What price should I expect to pay to register my share transfer? 

The fee for a transfer of shares can vary greatly depending on the state of registration of the company (where each state has different administrative fees for such an act).

In addition, the fee for the transfer of shares may vary depending on the size of the target company.

Our rates start at $750.

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