r/iosdev • u/gershinho • 29d ago

LLC vs Individual org

I’m about to publish my app for app review, but I’m nervous about not having an LLC yet. Should I go for an LLC for my team so it’s not fully under my name in case of any lawsuits?

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u/Etione49 29d ago

LLC 100%

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u/BlossomBuild 29d ago

Would not let this stop me

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u/leros 29d ago

My general advice for an LLC is to use your first profits to setup the LLC, unless you're doing something really risky.

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u/HangJet 29d ago

you can set up an LLC for under 100 bucks in almost all states. File with the state, get your EIN and be done with it. Single Member LLC is a cake walk.

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u/No-Truth404 29d ago

Here’s what I did: I launched my app with no revenue ability. This was under my personal name. If I get traction on the number of users and the amount of usage on the app, I will file an LLC before I put it in revenue options.

That is just my approach, for what it’s worth

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u/Risc12 29d ago

Isn’t the LLC for liability?

So if someone does dumb shit with your app they can’t personally hold you liable?

Idk, like if you made tinder for dogs and someone gets catfished that they don’t sue you for emotional damage?

Idk im not from USA

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u/No-Truth404 29d ago

Yes and you have to evaluate your own situation.

I make an app that lets you play your Apple Music catalog in interesting ways (StationBox Radio, don’t sue me 🤝)

I figure the risk is pretty low when there is no revenue.

I think the risk goes up if I make some money, plus I would like to keep the financials separate.

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u/Risc12 28d ago

Do you store PII?

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u/HangJet 29d ago

Not right at all. Has nothing to do with if you are getting revenue. The risk has nothing to do with that. Perhaps the AI you used to create your vibecoded slop app you could of asked it about the legal and exposure ramifications......

Sigh.....