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Can a minor apply for an LLC?

Forum|Forum|6 years ago
May 12, 2020
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My clients daughter wants to open her own candle business but is only 17. As a minor can she apply for an LLC on her own or does she have to have her parent do it?

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George4Tacks

Level 15

This sounds like a legal question and would likely vary according to the state of residency. This is not something that I would answer for a client. Is the client aware of all of the costs associated with a LLC?

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sjrcpa

Level 15

You don't apply for an LLC. You form one. As George said, this is a legal question. I'm thinking she probably has to be over 18 to form one, but a lawyer or other agent can do that. Next legal question - can she own an LLC?

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eaf1213Author

Level 5

Yes, I meant form one as an owner. The state of residency is Ohio. I haven't found any information as far as an age requirement.

qbteachmt

Level 15

Why is an LLC even a consideration? Just file for an EIN "for banking purposes" to avoid giving out the SSN and then file taxes on Sched C.

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linette

Level 6

Ask attorney to make sure but in my state they can form even though they aren't 18.

State application does not even ask age.

I think this is wrong since they can't enter into a legal contract, but that is what I found out when I had a minor walk in whom had already form the business and now wanted to know how to file taxes.....

sjrcpa

Level 15

@linetteThanks for the info. What state are you in?

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linette

Level 6

Oregon

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