I'm pretty sure there are 50 such books, one per state. OK, maybe not 50, because I'm not sure every state defines an LLC structure. But certainly you can find shelves full of books on "How to incorporate and run a NC LLC" or "How to start an LLC in California" etc. They explain all the paperwork necessary to file your LLC, talk about the reporting requirements, etc., and explain the stuff about required meetings, minutes, etc. Basically, all the nit picky bureaucratic details of keeping the State happy about your LLC. There are separate books on dealing with the tax side of things, so you'll find titles like "LLC Taxation for Small Businesses" etc. Can't remember if those are usually state specific or not.
Of course, if you choose to incorporate your own LLC (or C-corp or S-corp or whatever) there's always risk in that vs. hiring a professional to do it for you. I'm not really suggesting one approach or the other, but FWIW, I chose to incorporate our NC LLC myself by using one of those books and the stuff from the appropriate NC gov website.
But, also FWIW, if/when the day comes that we start trying to raise outside money or doing any complicated deals involving ownership/equity, we'll reincorporate as a Delaware C-corp, and I expect to hire a seasoned lawyer who specializes in that kind of thing, to take care of that.
Of course, if you choose to incorporate your own LLC (or C-corp or S-corp or whatever) there's always risk in that vs. hiring a professional to do it for you. I'm not really suggesting one approach or the other, but FWIW, I chose to incorporate our NC LLC myself by using one of those books and the stuff from the appropriate NC gov website.
But, also FWIW, if/when the day comes that we start trying to raise outside money or doing any complicated deals involving ownership/equity, we'll reincorporate as a Delaware C-corp, and I expect to hire a seasoned lawyer who specializes in that kind of thing, to take care of that.