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What Type of Business Entity Is Right for Your Church?

Church Formation & GovernanceArticles of Incorporation, bylaws, constitution, Corporation, Entity, Formation, Limited Liability Company, LLC, Nonprofit Corporation, Secretary of State, Tax Exemption

A comparison of entity types for churches — unincorporated association, LLC, corporation, and nonprofit corporation — and the liability and tax tradeoffs of each.

Real Property Ownership by Unincorporated Associations

Church Formation & GovernanceChurch Real Estate, Liability, Property Ownership, title, Unincorporated Association

How unincorporated associations can hold title to real property in California. Understand the legal risks, liability exposure, and why most churches should incorporate before acquiring real estate.

R&T Code 214.6 Church Property Tax Exemption Explained

Tax & Exemptions214.6, Church Tenant, Property Tax Exemption, Shared Use, Welfare Exemption

California church property tax exemption rules are often misunderstood. Learn how R&T Code 214.6 works, when shared use becomes taxable, and how churches can stay exempt.