Better understand some differences between LLC and Corporation

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	C CORP – Corporation	LLC – Limited Liability Company
Responsibilities of the company created	Corporate obligations are limited to partners, not individuals.	Corporate obligations are limited to the members of the company.
Obligation to pay Taxes	It is subject to double taxation. At the corporate level, and then upon receipt of dividends by its shareholders. The company's shareholders do not need to file a tax return (until they receive a distribution of profits).	It is subject to taxation. Except if the company chooses to be managed as a corporation. Profits and losses are passed through to its members. Every year the members must declare taxes in the United States.
Limitations on Ownership	Unlimited types of shares. Unlimited number of shareholders.	Does not generate shares. Unlimited number of members.
Documents to create the company	Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Organizational Board Resolutions, Stock Certificates y Stock Ledger.	Articles of Organization y Operating Agreement.
Organizational structure for management	Rigid structure, with Board of Directors, overall responsibility for management, while managers are responsible for the execution of day-to-day tasks.	More flexible structure, with Operating Agreement, decides how the business will be managed, and a manager can be appointed to be in charge.
Capital contribution	The shares are purchased by the shareholders and do not need to be part of the company's operations.	Generally, the founder members contribute money or services at the time of starting the company.
Investment raising	It can raise funds by issuing convertible debt and selling shares.	You can raise funds by issuing "membership interests".
Creation of credit risk	A credit score can be built in the name of the company itself.	It uses the credit score of the company's owners.