HRoth - 1:09 pm on Feb 15, 2006 (gmt 0)

How is an LLC better than a corporation for asset protection? An LLC is a pass-through entity, and so is an S corporation, but a C corporation is a separate entity with the same rights as a person. One reason why I did not form an LLC is because the law has not yet been completely worked out in regard to its tax status. That can be good, but it can also be very bad. Still, liability protection can mean that your assets are protected but that your freedom is not. You can go to jail if it is found that your corporation or LLC or whatever entity you are using is committing crimes, your products are hazardous, or you are polluting the environment.

I think some countries are chosen for website hosting because they do not honor subpoenas from other countries. So for instance the powers that be would not be able to find out the ip addresses of your visitors. But in terms of your liability, I believe what is important is where your company is located, not where your site is served from. I would think your site's server has as much bearing on your legal status as the company that puts up your billboards.