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Limited liability company (LLC)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a business structure in the United States that combines the pass-through taxation of a partnership or sole proprietorship with the limited liability of a corporation. This means that owners (members) are protected from personal responsibility for debts and actions of the LLC.

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