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Re:I Merged My One-Person Software Company with a Bigger Pla... by ProCicero on Monday April 29, 2019 @12:00PM (#19779561)
There is very little liability protection for a single-member company. You are usually going to be personally liable for your actions, and can get sued individually along with the company. Incorporation / LLC does not protect you from acts where you are also personally liable, and it does not shield your personal assets in that case either.

Edit: in the US, that is.

Re:I Merged My One-Person Software Company with a Bigger Pla... by charlesdm on Monday April 29, 2019 @12:11PM (#19779662)
This depends on the country. Most (single member) companies in EU countries have excellent protections in place for directors and shareholders as long as you don't do anything illegal.
Re:I Merged My One-Person Software Company with a Bigger Pla... by username444 on Monday April 29, 2019 @01:11PM (#19780286)
Re:I Merged My One-Person Software Company with a Bigger Pla... by soared on Monday April 29, 2019 @03:27PM (#19781758)
What? This is 100% incorrect. Unless you make obvious errors, all of your personal assets are protected.

> Like shareholders of a corporation, all LLC owners are protected from personal liability for business debts and claims. This means that if the business itself can't pay a creditor—such as a supplier, a lender, or a landlord—the creditor cannot legally come after an LLC member's house, car, or other personal possessions.

https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/llc-basics-30163.htm...

Obvious errors being breaking the law, paying for your business loans with personal funds, etc.

Re:I Merged My One-Person Software Company with a Bigger Pla... by mcbits on Monday April 29, 2019 @03:10PM (#19781584)
The main issue for single-member LLCs in the US is to actually operate it as a separate entity. Don't share assets, accounts, etc. Don't personally guarantee debt unless you absolutely have to (and then you'll be liable for that). And of course you're still liable if you personally break the law. If you hire an employee and they assault a customer or something, your company may be sued like any larger company, but they probably won't be able to pierce the veil and go after you personally to collect.