project gus the bass llc formation 20260715T123620

Justin is forming a separate Texas LLC for the Gus The Bass brand (distinct from Gus Outdoor Co). Michael is the sole member/owner; Justin is the manager (manager-managed LLC), not an owner. This mirrors the existing Michael co-manages Gus brands relationship into a new legal entity.

Plan: Texas Registered Agent LLC kept for RA service only (drop their formation add-on); file Form 205 directly via SOSDirect (~$300 state fee); EIN via IRS SS-4 online, but the EIN responsible party must be Michael (owner) since Justin doesn't own the entity, requiring Michael's SSN/ITIN or a signed authorization (SS-4 line 18 / Form 8821 / 2848) for Justin to file on his behalf.

Why: Justin wants to stop paying formation services for filing steps he can do himself, keeping only registered-agent service outsourced. Michael's ownership means EIN and operating-agreement details differ from a Justin-owned entity.

How to apply: Future sessions helping with Gus The Bass LLC paperwork, EIN, or operating agreement should treat Michael as sole member and Justin as manager-only; do not put Justin as EIN responsible party.

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