The following information is provided for educational purposes only and in no way constitutes legal, tax, or financial advice. To receive legal, tax, or financial advice specific to your business needs, we encourage you to consult with a licensed attorney and/or CPA in your state. The following information is copyright protected. No part of this lesson may be redistributed, copied, modified, or adapted without the prior written consent of the author. A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a hybrid between a corporation and a partnership. An LLC protects your assets in the event of a lawsuit. To form your LLC, you must file LLC formation documents and pay the state filing fee. Once your documents are approved and sent back to you, your LLC is now in existence and authorized to do business in the state. Before completing your LLC formation documents, you need to have two things completed. First, make sure you've watched the lesson on researching your LLC's name. Your desired LLC name must be available for use before you proceed. Second, make sure you've watched the lesson on registered agents and that you've made your selection. Now, let's discuss your LLC formation documents. The name of the LLC formation document for the state of Tennessee is called the "Articles of Organization." This document is not complicated and contains basic information, including listing your LLC name, office address, and registered agent information. We will walk you through the details of the Articles of Organization in just a couple of minutes and ensure that you fill it out correctly. There are two ways to file your Articles of Organization with the state. You can file by mail or online. If you file by mail, you will fill out your Articles of Organization on the state's website, print them out, and mail them to...