We have a LLC , I am wondering what steps need to be taken to have my name removed from the business.

It can be very complicated or quite simple. If you have not made any personal guarantees for company liabilities, you can have the operating agreement amended to reflect that you are no longer a member. If you did make personal guarantees, its going to be complicated. You need to get the creditors to release you of your guarantee. The can be done by substituting another person's guarantee for yours, or satisfying the debt.

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